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Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model

Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.

Napier's stormwater system would cost $341m to replace

A report on last year's flood sheds new light on Napier's stormwater infrastructure.

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

Wayne Brown: Vaccine rollout spikes Three Waters rationale

OPINION: Water infrastructure reforms need to look hard at vaccine roll-out - Wayne Brown.

Doubt over claims Watercare-model properly investigated for Three Waters

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta claimed she investigated Watercare-style reforms.

Judith Collins: Three Waters means you pay more for less control

OPINION: Judith Collins says mandatory seizure of public assets is a step too far.

'I think it's great': Shadbolt reacts to Southland Mayor's tilt for his job

The Invercargill mayor welcomes news Gary Tong will run for his job at the next election.

Wellington mayor disappointed Government to force Three Waters reforms

Andy Foster says the plan doesn't leave councils with any influence over investment.

Minister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinations

Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.

Collins promises to repeal three waters if elected

National says it will repeal three waters changes if it wins the next election.

Housing crisis: Call for Napier, Hastings to be included in bold law change

The Government has announced plans to change laws to make it easier to build homes.

Tauranga representation review sparks huge response

The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.

Analysis: Wellington City Council's tricky call on whether to replace a colleague

A can of worms has been opened at the council after a resignation due to a health scare.

Council issues warning to tradies as list of building materials expanded

Builders have a list of materials they can substitute to cope with the supply crunch.

Listen live: Mayor Sandra Goudie on refusing the Pfizer vaccine

Under fire for Pfizer remarks, mayor doubles down and says jab is her choice alone.

Profile poles finally up for billionaire's proposed house

Poles have been put up at the site of billionaire's future Wanaka lakefront holiday home