New Zealand'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhich suburb has the highest rates increase?It certainly isn't Springvale or St Johns Hill.11 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuRising stars of Matariki: Elijah PueElijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.11 Jul 12:37 AM
KahuNGOs partner to provide healthier homes for Tāmaki Makaurau whānauHousing is regarded as one of the key social determinants of health.10 Jul 11:00 PM
KahuSwap to Māori roll popular in hot Te Tai Hauāuru raceTe Tai Hauāuru electorate has the second-highest rate of voters swapping to Māori roll.10 Jul 10:00 PM
KahuIwi files High Court review over vehicle ban on Marlborough coastIwi files judicial review proceedings in the High Court in relation to the council bylaw.05 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSarjeant's mid-range cost forecast heads north“We’re well behind programme."04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay ratesThey didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: What's the future for our councils?Opinion: The Future of Local Government report is out, so what happens now?04 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandLease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continueAn independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closureChanges could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.03 Jul 01:40 AM
New Zealand'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign“The candidates have changed, but my approach to campaigning hasn’t."02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve had a gutsful’: Frustrations grow as Tūtira water levels do the sameHBRC said it had made asset assessments, but access has been a challenge.02 Jul 01:44 AM
KahuAddressing historical customary land grievances in WaimakaririA proposed plan would allow Māori to return to live on their customary land.01 Jul 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
KahuLabour names former East Coast Rugby CEO as Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidateCushla Tangaere-Manuel will go up against Meka Whaitiri.26 Jun 10:53 PM
Kahu‘Brave, timely, and courageous’: Māori leaders positive about local government reviewA new report calls for local government to be a better Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal government review: Whanganui, Rangitīkei mayors reactThe report was two years in the making.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMergers and billions floated to future-proof local governmentAn independent panel says reform is essential.20 Jun 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealedSerious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.20 Jun 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGiant Ruakura Superhub will swell Hamilton City Council’s coffersTainui Group Holdings sets the record straight on its commercial obligations.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are going backwards': City chief issues warning as rates increasedIt's "going to be a very difficult year for everyone".19 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increaseIt comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".18 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandMayor Bennett? Former deputy PM not ruling out 2025 run for Auckland's top jobThe former Deputy Prime Minister may be eyeing a different political office.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right nowSome of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water billsHouseholds could have to pay $1000 more over two years.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor Wayne Brown’s $300k bill with top law firmIt can be revealed some of the legal advice was on the damning Auckland flood review.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore council divide: CEO speaks out over bullying allegationsRift between NZ’s youngest mayor and chief executive means they no longer talk.08 Jun 11:21 PM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese gardenCouncillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandD-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meetsToday's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.07 Jun 05:57 PM
Infrastructure reportBrett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure prioritiesWe have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The long arm and tail-sting of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: Most of us take comfort knowing that it is someone else’s responsibility to fix.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdownOPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.05 Jun 05:00 PM
