PoliticsWe could do with something new on regional council horizonWhanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role03 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandControversial Mudtopia festival scrappedMud festival which controversially imported mud from Korea lost $570,000 plus.03 May 04:27 AM
EnvironmentRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality02 May 05:00 PM
KahuMayor frustrated by Māori ward 'myths'Palmerston North Mayor settles Māori ward myths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 May 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Are you deaf or just stupid?': Mayor's fiery outburstThe feisty exchange came during a debate over a travel bill.02 May 02:21 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?COMMENT: Some of dullest minds in the country found at local government tables.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor Govt water review: Sector asks for new regulatorCall follows revelations that three quarters of a million Kiwis are drinking unsafe water.01 May 02:09 AM
KahuMaori/Crown relations focus of Whanganui huiKelvin Davis is keen to hear ideas from the public about improving Maori/Crown relations.30 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuYour say: Bigotry, intolerance and council attendanceReaders have their say on religious intolerance; racial 'privilege'; and Israel Folau29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGoff promotes 11.5c regional fuel taxPhil Goff has got out of his sickbed to promote a 11.5c fuel tax in Auckland.19 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandKing won't respond to questions about his potential rate savingsHamilton mayor won't respond to questions about rates savings.18 Apr 08:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland road deaths, injuries at crisis point"Vision Zero is the idea that there shouldn't be any deaths on our roads."18 Apr 08:15 AM
New ZealandYoung guns gear up for byelection battleYoung and ambitious, Northcote candidates are revealed.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentTaranaki business boss to PM: 'Work with us, not against us'Mayor: "We expected a conversation about a planned transition to a low-carbon economy."12 Apr 02:25 AM
PoliticsHalf-way mark: 'It's bloody tough'Horowhenua mayor talks about the past, future and change. Made with funding from NZ On Air11 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandSH2 campaigners park wreck outside councilA poignant message has been parked outside hearings to prioritise transport projects.11 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandHamilton mayor in line for big rates bill dropFind out how Hamilton's mayor's rates will change under the council's new rates proposal.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentTensions boil over in tourism funding sagaFive more meetings will be held on the regional council's long term plan.05 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandCouncil's $100k spend on banquetWellington City Council spent more than $98,000 holding the banquet for Chinese officials.05 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandConservationists outraged at council rates moveThey locked away land for good. Now the council wants to scrap their rates remissions.04 Apr 07:48 AM
New ZealandEx DHB head has confidence of council chairWaikato Regional Council chairman says he has absolute confidence in Bob Simcock.04 Apr 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Unusual' process over Hamilton park to be reviewedAudit NZ will review process Hamilton City Council took around inner city park expansion.26 Mar 09:35 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Local government has lost its wayCOMMENT: Local body plans are describing problems rather than setting out solutions.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says no secret property owners told of his 'vision'King says he's told anyone who will listen about his vision for a bigger river-facing park26 Mar 07:57 AM
PoliticsHalf-way mark: Hauraki mayor says 'enough'John Tregidga's been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air24 Mar 05:10 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The battle for trust in NZ politicsCOMMENT: Trust in government has risen, but it's still pretty woeful.21 Mar 11:55 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Where do our rates go?Auckland Council is unaccountable, inefficient and nitpicking, argues John Tamihere.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Margaret Stanley: Let's keep Auckland greenPreserving Aukland's biodiversity is "essential", argues ecologist Dr Margaret Stanley.20 Mar 07:21 AM
New ZealandMayor says developers won't take advantage of councilHamilton mayor says developers who were given advanced heads up not 'profiteering type'.19 Mar 10:50 PM
Environment'Ambitious' cleanup for Hawke's Bay riversAn annual cost of $10.16 million is estimated to be needed to meet swimmability targets.18 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuHamilton mayor dumps name change to KirikiriroaHamilton City Council discusses Mayor Andrew King's controversial name change.14 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandHalf-way mark: 'The happiest people in NZ'Gisborne Mayor outlines his sixth-term goals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 08:01 PM
PoliticsWho pays for regional facilities?There is division over Horizons Regional Council's role in funding facilities.05 Mar 07:30 AM
