PremiumPremiumKahu'Keeping an open mind': Māori ward question goes back to ratepayersIt's a decision that has again left Māori council representatives asking for leadership.24 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council the place where no one wants to beANALYSIS: Wellington Mayor announces independent review to help douse toxic flames.24 Feb 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Rancour and partisanship': Wgtn Mayor announces independent review of council governanceMayor: "It is clear we cannot keep working the way we are. Our city deserves better."23 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandGreen Party to issue 'please explain' over Wellington deputy mayor's cycleway voteMembers aren't happy after Sarah Free voted against a proposal to triple cycleways budget.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yetMahuta: "I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions".22 Feb 10:29 PM
New Zealand'We're not here to rubber-stamp': Commissioner lays down lawLong Term Plan decision is made by city council22 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillors and Wellington Mayor in full blown stoush over libraryAuditor-General called on to investigate bid to sell part of Central Library building.21 Feb 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Grow some nuts': Details of council conduct complaint revealedSuspended councillor says the external report was biased and doesn't tell the full story.21 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandCouncillor suspended from council meetings over angry and abusive behaviourLichtwark to undergo training to address angry and abusive communication style.11 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandGovernment scrapping RMA to tackle the housing crisisDavid Parker says there is no silver bullet to addressing the housing crisis.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandReview into Let's Get Wellington Moving to be made publicThe $6.4 billion transport plan's lengthily 'health check' has left many frustrated.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuParker and Mahuta show best and worst examples of making lawOpinion: One minister has encouraged debate about changes and the other has not.10 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandWellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the FutureThe building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.09 Feb 11:38 PM
KahuBridges leads National's angry response to Māori wards legislationLegislation is under urgency to do away with a public veto on Māori wards.09 Feb 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Undemocratic': Collins on Labour rushing Māori wards change into lawNational says Govt plans to rush controversial change through will cut local people out.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa has 'enough trees': Tiny council's decision could fell NZ's climate change goalsIf you plant in Wairoa your rates will be four times as much as a sheep and beef farm.04 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandCandidates deny voter interference in Auckland byelectionA first-time candidate is shocked at how dirty politics can be.02 Feb 02:30 AM
KahuNotice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in WellingtonCity councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.02 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandMeet the fascinating candidates running to represent a South Auckland communitySix candidates - six contrasting views on South Auckland's most pressing issues.02 Feb 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAudrey Young: Labour kept plans on divisive Māori wards under wrapsOpinion: The current law has made matters worse and there is justification for change.01 Feb 06:00 AM
KahuLocal veto on Māori wards will be abolishedThe process is fundamentally unfair to Māori, says Nanaia Mahuta.01 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'He was collecting voting papers': Voter interference alleged in Auckland byelectionA man has allegedly been going round Mangere collecting voting papers.01 Feb 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDowngraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'31 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandDéjà vu: Wellington weathering a storm of broken water pipesA broken water pipe that sent sewage onto the road was the anniversary gift no one wanted.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Why Wellingtonians need to stop whingingAbsolutely Positively Wellington has apparently turned into the city people love to hate.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialInfighting councillors are robbing ratepayersEditorial: Elected officials are there to manage $124 billion of our assets, not bicker.11 Jan 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayors spending thousands on food, wine and flowersSome local leaders bought gifts at the expense of ratepayers.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandComplaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180kDunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.11 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion questionThe new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-makingFewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Wellington became the poster child for NZ's water infrastructure crisisA year of broken pipes, streets moments from being flooded with sewage, and politics.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year interventionAnd substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be firedThe decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.18 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff struggling with work stress: reportRemote working, job insecurity and loss of income are taking a toll on council workers.15 Dec 06:42 AM
