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Councils label Māori wards reversal ‘complete overreach’ by Government
The coalition is bringing back a requirement to allow a referendum on Māori wards.
The coalition is bringing back a requirement to allow a referendum on Māori wards.
A lawyer specialising in local government says Tamaki has little ground to stand on.
'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.
Iwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.
Disabled community asks District Council to renew their disability strategy.
What Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.
'Clearly that means something to an area like Whanganui.'
In six months, the centre has racked up a deficit of three-quarters of a million dollars.
'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'
An arborist noticed holes had been drilled into the large plane trees at a Blenheim park.
The city could see both significant fare increases and services being cut.
'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
'Everyone has to take some pain here.'
The buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.
Brown says Auckland is getting 'shortchanged' and Wellington needs to pay its fair share.
Hamilton councillors will focus on official submissions, not social media comments.
Rehette Stoltz says she plans to seek reparations from the group.
The consultation period for Horizons’ plan runs until April 22.
'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'
Invercargill councillors are not impressed with Mayor Nobby Clark.
'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
Nobby Clark refused to bend when confronted by Guy Williams.
'We are nowhere near where we should be.'
OPINION: The Crown holds the purse strings. The mayor needs to understand that.
Eke Panuku’s urban regeneration strategy is ‘not an overnight thing’.
The vision is for Auckland to be 'wealthier, healthier and to unlock its potential'.
New private developments are taking great advantage of the improved public realm.
He says the proposed 35-year lease would extract maximum value from the port.