New ZealandCriticism over Audit NZ report ''politicking'': Hamilton councillorCouncillors criticised for questioning process after audit clears council02 Aug 12:40 AM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Councils - you need to do boring much betterCOMMENT: We don't need baubles and ratepayer money used for anything but the essentials.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlan to slash council spendingThe Taxpayers' Union has published a blueprint it says will slash council spending.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's role in Hamilton city park expansion process criticisedHamilton City Council boss says the audit report confirms no one made commercial gains.27 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandCouncillor appeals indecent assault convictionKāpiti councillor David Scott is appealing his conviction for indecent assault.26 Jul 05:47 AM
New ZealandCouncil battled Audit NZ over making changes to city park auditCouncil staff made numerous attempts to correct Audit NZ report into city park expansion.24 Jul 06:14 AM
EconomyBrian Fallow: Ratepayers need a breakRates keep outstripping inflation - is there a better way for councils to raise money?19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils unsure where to start on climate threat - scientistA scientist is worried councils are struggling to get started on sea level rise planning.18 Jul 04:32 AM
New ZealandInquiry into ways for councils to raise moneyLocal government body welcomes probe into ways to finance projects other than via rates.15 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor seeks approval for 2.5 per cent rates increase'Budget will help all of Auckland', says mayor.27 Jun 09:06 PM
New Zealand'That's just wrong': Council contractor dumps load on beachA contractor working for the council dumped his load on the beach in broad daylight.26 Jun 03:24 AM
New ZealandAudit NZ report into Hamilton City Council's processes delayedHamilton to sign off decision on city park before hearing outcome of audit into process.25 Jun 08:35 AM
New ZealandMayor accused of giving 'jobs for the boys'Hamilton mayor Andrew King accused of being "ageist" after promoting new councillor.25 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandGoff describes 'clear the air' meeting with councillorsPhil Goff wants to spend more time with councillors to chew the fat.19 Jun 06:51 AM
AirlinesCouncil votes to subsidise private airlineCouncillors voted unanimously today to subsidise Air Chathams.14 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandQEII Trust mulling legal action over rates rowThe QEII National Trust pondering court action over council move to scrap rates discounts.14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandOmbudsman to investigate stadium secrecyChief Ombudsman will investigate councillors' complaints over CBD stadium report.14 Jun 02:21 AM
New ZealandKāpiti council may subsidise airlineGuy Burns said council should focus on core services.12 Jun 06:49 AM
New ZealandHamilton park plan audit done, but council will not reveal outcomeCouncil refuses to reveal details of audit into park expansion.06 Jun 08:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport releases more information into staff dismissalHerald tip led to investigation by Auckland Transport and a team leader being dismissed.05 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff defends stadium report accessAuckland's Mayor is being told to stop his secret squirrel behaviour over stadium report.04 Jun 11:09 PM
Capital markets reportA valuable contributor to infrastructureBoth central and local government face a significant infrastructure funding dilemma.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonUnexpected hope for West LynnA solution is at hand for the planning fiasco of West Lynn village - and it's very good.25 May 12:00 AM
CompaniesPlastic stockpiles growing after China banStockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandLevel the playing field for Māori wards, MPs toldFormer New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd seeks better representation in the council.15 May 11:13 PM
EditorialEditorial: Big drive to improve cityEDITORIAL: Auckland tourism is aiming to be better, not just bigger.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRates rises no solution to local government funding shortagesLocal Government Minister: "Simply raising rates is not the solution."11 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandMind your language: The eight naughty words Council redactedHamilton City Council has reluctantly released its list of eight forbidden words.10 May 07:29 AM
Freight and logisticsRisky business: Aussie example shows how quickly tram projects can derailAustralasia's biggest tram project in dispute08 May 11:05 PM
Freight and logisticsSuper Fund wants aboard $6b tram planNZ Super Fund could follow Australian lead in terms of investing in infrastructure.08 May 10:06 PM
PoliticsCouncil manager to learn from the AussiesThe exchange with Western Downs Regional Council will happen later this year08 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council censors public feedbackSome city councillors say censorship of public submissions doesn't make sense.07 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
