New ZealandLocal Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelledHundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.03 May 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Distressing': Details of CEO's complaint against city councillor finally revealedThe Herald complained about the council's refusal to release information 16 months ago.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government review has a $129 billion babyEditorial: How to fix local councils? We'll see what a review panel thinks by September.30 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentPōhutukawa tree at risk after Auckland Council mistakeA century-old pōhutukawa at risk after council left it off its protected tree schedule.29 Apr 09:05 AM
KahuFNDC councillor forces extraordinary meeting to reconsider Māori wardsFar North District Council will next week go back to the table on Māori wards.28 Apr 07:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Nanaia Mahuta makes announcement on future for local governmentA review of local government will explore how councils can better serve their communities.22 Apr 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Wellington City Council is not brand Coca-ColaANALYSIS: Politics isn't the problem at the council, poor political judgment is.22 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandHastings pushes closer to getting Māori wards, unanimous tautoko from committeeFour weeks of public consultation is required. The council has a month to do it.21 Apr 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $850 million project that became $1.25 billion: Why you can't cut cornersRoad autopsy reveals an undercooked price and what led to astonishing consent breaches.20 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington City Council shake-up a 'missed opportunity'Analysis: Andy Foster's version of political balance undermines much needed fresh start.19 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council shake-up revealed following reviewMayor Andy Foster announces proposed chairs for new decision-making structure.19 Apr 01:38 AM
New ZealandWellington council review: 'A two-point plug, three-point socket dilemma'Review of council probes claims of serial leaking, a mayoral absence, and dysfunction.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers fund Waikato Regional Council chair's 'feel-good gifts' at train launchChair Russ Rimmington played down the gift's value, saying it was a bit "mean-spirited".15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport being finalised after independent review of Wellington City CouncilCouncillors and mayor Andy Foster will meet with the reviewer tomorrow to discuss it.13 Apr 02:08 AM
KahuGreen light! Commissioners vote to establish Māori wardTauranga City Council commissioners have unanimously voted to establish a Māori ward.11 Apr 08:34 PM
New ZealandNZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investmentComing up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?10 Apr 12:38 AM
KahuGisborne health board member posts vaccine misinformationHealth leaders have been quick to condemn Meredith Akuhata-Brown's comments.09 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own councilCouncil staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.08 Apr 08:38 PM
KahuHamilton council to revisit Māori wards decisionMayor says she understands how hurt and frustrated some were by last week's decision.07 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandAudit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipesThe council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.06 Apr 03:54 AM
KahuWellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remunerationVoting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.03 Apr 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hallelujah': City commissioners get glowing review from business communityA 'hallelujah' moment is how a lawyer described the commissioner's first public event30 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This isn't a junket': Angst over Auckland Council staff's $38k Blenheim conferenceRatepayers will fund Phil Goff and 15 staff to attend the Local Government NZ conference.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate change activists challenge South Auckland roading projectThe activist group has applied for a judicial review of the Waka Kotahi NZTA led project.26 Mar 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMore engagement with iwi and councils at the forefrontPlans for more housing projects are being mooted by the new Kāinga Ora boss in Northland.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incidentUntreated water had to be diverted after a power cut stopped a UV filter from working.25 Mar 02:52 AM
KahuMāori ward voted in for Whangārei District CouncilWhangārei District Council meeting this morning voted to establish a Māori ward.25 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandFluoridation: Wairarapa mayors back 'consumer choice'Two mayors facing water fluoridation as default said they prefer consumer choice.24 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandWellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAndrea Fox: The tough search for new Auckland port directorsOPINION: All eyes on sector credentials of council-owned Ports of Auckland's new directors22 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandCouncillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetingsCouncillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.22 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBusiness Insider: Could this be Auckland's next mayor?Plus, Air NZ's good news lost in the breeze.19 Mar 10:00 PM
