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Locals pleased council seeking reaction to its proposal for city-centre park.
Council, Government create new CRL entity
Two central government ministers make agreement with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.
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Hastings Mayor steps down for National candidacy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Port of Tauranga the first in New Zealand to handle a million containers in a year.
Dunleavy: Auckland as it could be in my dreams
A vision of Auckland and its local government in 2025 as told by Terry Dunleavy.
Ratepayers ready to pay for clean-ups
The regional council will hear oral submissions on the 2017-2018 Annual Plan today.
Control your costs Joyce tells council
Steven Joyce gives advice to Auckland Council to lift its contribution.
Local govt seeks help for water infrastructure
NZ's local authorities face a $100 billion-plus to replace ageing water pipes.
Future of golf course heading to court
Golfers are taking legal action to keep Mt Albert property an 18-hole golf course.
Infrastructure financing talks making headway
Alternative infrastructure financing talks are making headway, says PM Bill English.
Water quality worse in cities than farms - Smith
Water quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.
Council left red-faced after Turua typo
An eagle-eyed member of the community reported the typo in Turua's new sign.
You can still talk to your local mayor
COMMENT: In New Zealand you can still call up the mayor in most cities, writes Jack Tame.
Locals form vision for Central Hawke's Bay
Aspiration to build on district's strengths revealed in CHB council community project.
'Crater' arena pitched for waterfront
Auckland Council has been pitched a revolutionary, sunken stadium for the waterfront.
Horowhenua row: 'Move has no legal standing'
Experts say the Horowhenua mayor's move to reinstate his deputy has no legal standing.
Joyce: We are the infrastructure Govt
The Government is close to making a decision on adjustments to tax thresholds.
Tensions high in Horowhenua Council power play
Horowhenua's Mayor has sacked his deputy and brought in a replacement, despite protests.
Coastal homes face building shake-up
Councils are reviewing how NZ communities can be more prepared for future storms.
'Textbook perfect' transplant for Beyer
Georgina Beyer is on the road to recovery after a kidney transplant.
Q&A: Why do we live in flood zones?
Why do so many New Zealand communities lie in flood zones? An expert explains.
Information black hole riles residents
Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.
No fast fix to Auckland gridlock
COMMENT: My family is the sort of family the Auckland Council loves.
MP seeks probe into claims against mayor
MP Damien O'Connor seeks probe into claims against Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.
Make it illegal not to vote: Former PM
Sir Geoffrey Palmer sat down with Guyon Espiner to talk about his days as Prime Minister.
Maori ward for Hastings up for discussion
A district council committee is to review the issue of Maori wards this Wednesday.
Capital's council cleaners get living wage
Cleaners will soon be included in Wellington Council's pledge to provide a living wage.
Who'll pay the price of Auckland's growth?
COMMENT: New ways are needed to help councils bear cost of vital infrastructure.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Will three become one in Wairarapa?
Will Wairarapa's people support amalgamation? Made with funding from NZ On Air
Ratepayer cost revealed after asbestos contamination
More details have emerged about the asbestos contamination at Auckland's Motat museum
Asbestos contamination at Motat
Motat's off-site collections are covered in asbestos and ratepayers will pick up the bill.
Goff under fire in review talks
Shake-up of council functions signed off - but not without criticism of mayor Phil Goff.
Goff planning major council shake-up
Auckland Mayor planning shake-up of council functions, including water and stormwater, which have been in the spotlight following last week's downpours.