BDBDBusinessGovernment backs fast-track UDAsThe Government is backing locally controlled urban development authorities to fight the slow speed of new city housing and infrastructure.14 Feb 01:24 AM
BusinessVictoria Crone's new top jobFollowing her unsuccessful bid for Mayoralty, Vic Crone has landed the top job at Callaghan Innovation as chief executive.09 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandCoast local govt review 'waste of money'The Local Government Commission's review of the structure of local government on the West Coast is a "complete waste of money", says Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.01 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandWilliams: Political gig a career highlightComedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.29 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandNZ's next 'super-city' council?The Otago Regional Council's very existence is on the line as the Dunedin City Council considers the merits of a unitary council for the city.26 Jan 09:57 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards'Time to punish career-hopping MPs'Political Roundup: Should politicians be free to hop in and out of elected office when it suits their career interests?24 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandBikes a great way to get around signsDevonport shopkeepers have turned to bicycles to promote their stores after a council push to cut down on signboards cluttering up the footpath.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAndrew Williams, mayor turned landlordFormer North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has shifted to Taupo and is now taking guests and his and wife Jane's Fairbairn House.11 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandHorowhenua mayor 'dead in the water'The Horowhenua mayor's troubles are likely to only get worse, following a deputy mayor pick that left the council bitterly divided08 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandOpposition tributes hide excitementLabour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer donor chasing shock Roskill winBusinessman Roshan Nauhria has for years donated to political parties but he has now put that financial muscle behind his own People's Party.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil reacts to $500k brand backlashA Council executive has responded to backlash against the spending of $500,000 on a new slogan, saying it is a small part of a bigger "Auckland Story".15 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandSeymour slams Auckland Council over sloganACT Leader David Seymour has slammed Auckland Council bureaucrats for spending $500,000 coming up with Auckland's new slogan.12 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandGovt will buy more motels to house homelessThe Government will buy up to three more motels and construct modular housing as part of a new $300 million investment in emergency housing.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen dad is NZ's youngest politicianAs a high school drop-out and teenage parent, Dunedin 19-year-old Ryan Jones has not followed the most conventional path to politics.04 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandFast-fire politics: Sworn in and quitsIs this the shortest term in office ever? Lucy Schwaner was sworn in, then walked out less than half an hour later03 Nov 09:34 PM
KahuTale of two cities: Homeless and GoffA hundred metres away from the mayoral pomp and ceremony of Phil Goff being sworn in, a group of homeless men were bedding down for the night.01 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Jump off the brandwagonCOMMENT: The idea that a perfect brand, will magically make citizens feel great and suck tourists and businessmen down to this country, seems rather silly.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandEditorial: Freedom campers welcome touristsA hike in the freedom camping season is upon us - and so too the many perceptions that plague this travelling community. The thrifty 25 Oct 04:18 PM
New ZealandGastro water inquiry underwayWork to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rates becoming 'unsustainable'Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rates becoming 'unsustainable'Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff reveals his Auckland 'cabinet'Labour stalwart Phil Goff's pick of Franklin councillor Bill Cashmore as Auckland deputy mayor signals a centrist path ahead.20 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandCouncil boss ready for Goff's to-do listAuckland Council boss Stephen Town says he shares the agenda of new Auckland Mayor Phil Goff for a turnaround in council performance. Goff 18 Oct 02:41 AM
TourismCrackdown on freedom camping comingThe tourism industry and other groups are tackling freedom campers messing up popular tourism spots17 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandHow the right went wrong in AucklandThe knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTepid response to Peters' regions policyNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters' suggestion that government should relocate government departments into regional centres is 13 Oct 09:00 PM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor King 'felt warm and fuzzy'Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.13 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor King 'felt warm and fuzzy'Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch13 Oct 01:02 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How to fix a broken systemCOMMENT: A variety of radical reforms and technocratic tweaks are being proposed for fixing the problem of low voter turnout. But which of these changes are worth voting for?12 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandWhich centre had the best voter turnout?Whanganui has topped the poll in terms of voter involvement in this year's local body elections but at least one observer says councils 11 Oct 06:11 PM
New ZealandCouncil approves artwork, then bins itAuckland Council has pulled down a public art installation depicting homelessness because they thought the piece was a pile of trash.11 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandAssault alleged on eve of electionRe-elected community board member faces assault charge.11 Oct 05:42 PM
