PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's eating Auckland? The half-billion-dollar hole in council booksCOMMENT: Supercity targeting a record breaking $120 million dollars of savings next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: End of the road for Our Place?Council votes to close pop-up container site. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 May 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Obscene': Govt already spent $1 million-plus on unbuilt Erebus memorialThe location for the memorial is not confirmed but a quarter of the budget has been spent.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFalse start: Wellington's $200m library fix questionedDebate over the future of the city's central library has been delayed at the last minute.26 May 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJon Grayson: There's something in the water debateComment: Are local councils the best option to own and deliver water assets and services?26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDIYers rejoice - Government scraps costly building consents for small home projectsThe move will save homeowners $18 million in consenting costs each year.23 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.20 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandWhat did Wellington's mayor learn on his $30k leadership course?Ratepayers may never know, Andy Foster has refused to answer questions about it.20 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council targets savings of $120mChanges will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.19 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff asked to take pay cutsAuckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.19 May 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal reviewIt will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay cuts only for those earning more than $100kNew legislation gives the Remuneration Authority power to make pay cuts.14 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor refuses to disclose pay cut detailsAndy Foster says a request for which charities he's donating to is 'too intrusive'.13 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier resort to grow but rates to rise with relief for someSome people "can still afford to pay their rates". Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandLocked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flopANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.06 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rose City Quilters create over 100 quilts for lockdown families'You know, it's part of what we do. That's what we are'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 May 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Opening up the local body money tapCouncils need to spend. The funding is on the way. So how can we put the two together?30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Council divided over need for outside help to sort squabblesWellington's mayor calls in outside help, but not everyone is keen on the idea.24 Apr 03:59 AM
New ZealandMedical clinics on 'brink of collapse' as patient numbers decimatedUrgent-care & after-hours clinics say they need urgent funds to continue seeing patients.24 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandNapier City Council won't have permanent CEO until 2021Napier City Council has appointed Keith Marshall as Interim Chief Executive.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor calls in facilitator over divided councilCOMMENT: Andy Foster appears to be at his wits' end with his divided councillors.23 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandCouncils told to hold off on voluntary pay cuts decisionsElected members facing mounting pressure to take pay cuts urged to wait for more clarity.22 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandCouncil pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's notSome have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.21 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandRotorua council pay cuts would be 'immoral' - chief execGeoff Williams says he "fundamentally does not support" the call for executive pay cuts.18 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council considering a lower rates riseThe council will waive the bed tax paid by hotels and accommodation providers.16 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandBus patronage drops by at least 90 per cent around NZAlmost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.15 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdownThis weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Apr 11:43 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council throws out rates freezeLower rates increases will instead be worked on amid the Covid-19 pandemic.09 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandCouncils warned rates freezes could cripple economic recoveryThe cost of rates freezes could hit just as people are getting back on their feet.08 Apr 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoronavirus: Government should fully fund Auckland's rapid transport networkChris Darby said Auckland should stop being spoon-fed money for rapid transit.08 Apr 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates riseGoff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.07 Apr 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.06 Apr 11:23 PM
New Zealand'It's crazy': DHB accused of withholding Covid-19 case information"It's like saying privacy isn't important in Queenstown, but it is in Waikato."06 Apr 06:43 AM
