New ZealandThe councillors who got a 41 per cent pay riseNew pay scale has eyebrows raised among ratepayers.16 Jan 02:54 AM
KahuCity zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to MāoriCouncil says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.13 Jan 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPetrol tax: 268m reasons why Auckland motorists 'ripped off'The Automobile Association says the result is a kick in the guts for Auckland motorists.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's mayor resurrects idea for military museumIt follows failed efforts to prolong the life of Sir Peter Jackson's Great War Exhibition.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe issues that got Wellington's knickers in a twistWhat have we learnt this year? The country's capital cannot afford the nice-to-haves.31 Dec 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: The inside story of a Facebook scrap with council - and claims of covert surveillanceThe inside story of a community Facebook page threatened with defamation action.27 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandApartments with serious health risk warning unchanged 18 months laterMayor pulls back from his earlier demands for an investigation into substandard plumbing.26 Dec 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExonerated: Council CEO had 'good reason' to go through' Facebook pagesThe review, costing ratepayers $88,000, was conducted by Wellington lawyer Peter Chemis.23 Dec 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by treeCoroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.19 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPetition calls for Summit Road safety measures after fiery crashSisters Tayla and Sunmara died after a horror crash on the road in November.16 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Sir Peter Jackson's Wellington election spendThe film-maker gave now mayor Andy Foster $30,000 through his companies.16 Dec 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'An ill-considered whim': Former mayors slam moving of Auckland portFormer civic leaders say cost will be nearer $30 billion - not $10 billion.13 Dec 05:12 AM
OpinionMurray Sherwin: Underfunded councils should be wary of asking for taxpayer handoutsComment: Many will be surprised to hear their rates burden hasn't become more onerous.12 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil accused of breaking promises on 'cost neutral' Victoria St buildingsCouncillors thought the buildings would come at no extra cost - they were wrong.11 Dec 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHapū versus iwi over the land on which proposed port sitsThere are unresolved issues over the land on which the proposed port would sit.11 Dec 06:00 PM
BusinessLocal government has minimal oversight of White IslandLocal government hands-off in White Island access and tourism watch.11 Dec 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'Stress, nuisance, noise, vibrations, dust, demolition, trucks - residents upset.09 Dec 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland household rates could rise 4.5 per cent next yearWaste management charges are rising after China stopped taking the city's recyclables.08 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandMan lay dead for a month in council flat before being discoveredStephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.06 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandNew rules to target freedom campers at KaikouraThe rules aim to crack down on freedom campers,01 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandHow much is too much? Councillors and their second jobsWe survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing woes: People living in trees, car ports, old carsRural communities in Northland are crying out for easier access to suitable housing.28 Nov 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-upKevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.28 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandGovernment urged to rethink Wellington congestion chargeWellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.27 Nov 12:25 AM
New Zealand'I want public access to the waterfront:' Phil Goff wants Auckland port to moveAuckland Mayor Phil Goff wants Auckland's port to move.25 Nov 11:55 PM
Freight and logisticsNRC: Strong benefit for shifting Auckland port to NorthlandPros and cons of move will be debated25 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City CouncilWellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklanders in the dark about light rail, says business leaderViv Beck says there is an information void from Government about light rail.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPomp and circumstance returns to Wellington City CouncilThe clink of mayoral chains, pay rises, free lunches and first meeting nerves.20 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil refusal to release complaints 'bizarre'Wellington city councillor Simon Woolf is facing a code of conduct investigation.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council massage room relocated after outrageParents have claimed a win after their dedicated space was turned into a massage room.19 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandTens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillorsFive Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.19 Nov 01:46 AM
PoliticsDemocracy boost in the North with journalism pilot schemeLocal government reporting in the North gets a lift with taxpayer-funded project.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCode of conduct investigation into Wellington councillor after concernsSimon Woolf is in hot water again after wading into staffing employment matters.15 Nov 04:00 PM
