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Chairman blasts his own council over water warnings
Chairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground
$9k to investigate sexist and bullying remarks
Waikato councillor apologises for offensive, sexist and abusive remarks made to colleague.
Campers sucked in by fake council officers
Scam alert: Raglan campers warned there's no such think as a camping pass.
John Palino confirms third bid for Auckland mayoralty
Palino says his chances are best this year as he planned to get the support of National.
Government's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: Twyford
The new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.
Transport boss says cycleway report is flawed
Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency insist the numbers are 2026 forecasts.
National's Simon O'Connor may seek Auckland mayoralty
John Tamihere and John Palino are also considering challenging Phil Goff for the top job.
$100k Armistice sculpture in storage after iwi opposes location
Armistice sculpture waits in storage until iwi agree on home and VIPs can unveil it.
Tauranga council votes to ban begging, rough sleeping
Begging and rough sleeping prohibited within 5m of retail or hospitality premises.
Ombudsman clears Phil Goff over commercially sensitive stadium reports
"The conditions seemed pretty straightforward to me."
Battle over stunning Auckland harbour views
Auckland Council decision will allow taller homes to be built.
Brian Fallow: Easing the ratepayers' burden
Is there a better way of paying for the things local government provides?
Simon Wilson: A councillor took a holiday to the Cook Islands. It was recorded as 'council business'
One councillor took a holiday but it was recorded as business. Who else has gone AWOL?
Sanctioned councillors still waiting for behaviour training 12 months on
Recipient of offensive message from councillor dismayed workshop hasn't happened.
Simon Wilson's Phil Goff report card: Two years in the job
Phil Goff has done 2 years as mayor so we asked those who know to give him a rating.
Jones to take 'Soviet-style' port car park plans to Cabinet
Jones taking car park scheme to Monday's Cabinet.
Collins to Jones: Butt out of port's carpark plans
Collins v Jones: butt out of business, hands off port plans
'A mockery': Shane Jones lashes out at port's carpark plans
The NZ First MP vows to do all he can to stop the development.
'I've been f****** shafted': Councillor resigns and storms out
Resigning councillor leaves chamber in dramatic fashion.
The real cost of living on NZ Super
For superannuitants, rates and insurance are pushing up the cost of living.
$300k homes, beaches, sun: Auckland firm shifts staff to Gisborne
Grant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.
Mark Thomas: How to make Auckland great again
COMMENT: To regain its international ratings, Auckland's government has to be smarter.
Scientist slams regional council over water quality
Researcher slams regional council, which says it is addressing issues in the catchment.
Councillors deny conflict of interest over app
Councillors told it's not appropriate to promote commercial app while on council business.
Port petitioners want public referendum on possible sale
Petition needs 5837 signatures to spark referendum on Napier Port ownership model.
Steady as she goes in Auckland market
Real estate boss Peter Thompson doesn't see house prices falling in the short term.
Four-year battle: Hunger strike threat over leaky home
Leaky home couple give council hunger strike deadline. Made with funding from NZ On Air.