Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
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Mount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites
'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.
'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua Museum
Construction will begin in June, and the mayor has offered a possible completion year.
Auckland’s raised crossings ditched for new approach after criticism
AT came under fire for its approach to raised pedestrian crossings.
New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
Rotorua's $3 billion, 30-year plan to fix aging pipes, roads and more
It follows decades of 'chronic underspending' on infrastructure, one councillor says.
Member of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently'
'The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'
Rates hike of 17.1pc ‘unacceptable’, says former mayor
He suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.
Public push to save the Lakeland Queen: 'The heartbeat of the lake has gone'
A new society has been formed aimed at getting the tourist attraction back on water.
'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels
'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.
Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise
The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.
'Taking all the revenue': Anger over proposed rating change for Airbnb-type accommodation
'It’s a huge, huge rates increase,' one man said.
Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns
Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.
Far North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changes
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.
'The smell is quite rancid': Rotting lake weed takes over lakefront
Stormy weather has again washed ashore a large amount of the now decaying weed.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
Kaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local elections
The Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.
At least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'
About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.
'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concerns
A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.
Call for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafe
But one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.
'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards
'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'
'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting
'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'
'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle'
'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'
Public worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss says
He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.
Lower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years away
The new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
Rotorua workers reach new agreement after strike action
Pay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.
Battle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stage
Work to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.
'$84 a week to live in own homes': Ratepayers face 10.24 per cent rates rise
'This is what we want to do – but will you be happy paying that price?'
Tauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes
“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."
'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes
'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'
'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wage
They left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.
Workers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrow
More than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.