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The councils with the steepest rates rises, and why
Councils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillor
One councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.
Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium
The aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.
Shane Te Pou: Where to next for Tauranga - a developers' dream or a city for everyone?
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Independent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors say
It follows a complaint on Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder’s expletive-laden rant.
Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan
Bins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.
'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busy
The council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.
Palmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the time
Rangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.
Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal
Hauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.
'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader says
John Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.
Private cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wraps
The event was held to celebrate the city.
Leaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years later
Former owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.
'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals
Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.
Mayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'
The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / AC
Hamilton Long-Term Plan adopted with focus on balancing the books
Hamilton City Council adopted its Long-Term Plan 2024-34 yesterday.
Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times
Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.
Investigation launched into Hamilton councillor who wrote expletive-laden rant
He made the comments in an online submission to Waipā District Council.
Neville Carter's decades of cemetery dedication celebrated
The groundsman has the target of 50 years of service firmly in his sights.
Wellington public transport fares to increase by 10%
The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.
Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for council
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of rates
Tararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.
Feedback sought on representation review
The council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?
'Words matter': Minister rebukes councillor for use of 'derogatory terms'
Hamilton City councillor wrote an expletive-laden rant to neighbouring council.
'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include community
Citizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.
Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housing
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Waipā Mayor responds to councillor's expletive-laden rant
Susan O'Regan says she will not put up with abusive behaviour.