Local Council
Auckland councillors in the dark over government's housing rethink
The coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback - but the mayor and councillors know nothing about it.
Minister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-up
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.
'It's devastating': Generations-old eel population wiped out
Hundreds of tuna, including breeding stock thought to be 40 to 50 years old, have been found dead in the Waiatai Stream.
CEO of controversial council resigns
Jason Marris's time in the top job coincided with a flurry of headlines about a karakia ban, the abolition of Māori wards, and complaints about last year's election.
Microscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Swimmers started flocking to local pharmacies on Saturday seeking relief from the painful red bite-like marks.
One children's author sweeps Gisborne's most-borrowed books list
Dav Pilkey wrote all five of Gisborne's most-borrowed library books last year.
Council opens door to private management of Rotorua Night Market
It's the latest potential shift for the long-running Thursday event.
Funding shake-up sparks fears for fragile road to Cape Palliser
Funding for the popular road along Wairarapa's south coast to Ngawi and Cape Palliser is changing, with locals anxious to ensure the vulnerable route is future-proofed.
Government rate-capping policy to exempt major weather events
The rates capping policy is still being developed.
States of Emergency now far more frequent across New Zealand
New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must… Audio
Fight to save tourist route from the sea
The road to Cape Palliser risks being reclaimed by the sea, with the community and the council seeking a permanent fix.
Sir Tim Shadbolt: Pineapple, cheese and 33 arrests
The long-serving mayor will be remembered not only for a life service, but for his own style, charisma and upbeat charm. Video
Free week of bus travel, as Hawke’s Bay unveils major network shake-up
The new service replaces the previous MyWay trial, which ends on 23 January.
Sir Tim Shadbolt's Invercargill funeral service details revealed
The former Waitematā and Invercargill mayor died on Thursday, aged 78.
'It's the Kiwi thing to do': Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home
Aucklanders express surprise over potential $1500 fines for washing cars on driveways, calling the rules unfair and poorly publicised.
New home for rare skinks takes shape on Napier’s Marine Parade
Experts are relocating the skinks to make way for a $37.4 million stormwater infrastructure project between Maraenui and Te Awa.
A walk through a forest that's closed to the public
Wainuiomata Regional Park forest is home to centuries-old trees, along with kiwi, but is under threat.
Wither Hills Farm Park access could ‘change rapidly’ as temperatures soar
MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across the South Island.
High-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgrade
It's among the district's highest-risk locations, with 10 crashes, including one fatality, over the past five years.
Carterton council focusing on what’s best for residents: Cretney
Cretney thought the government's proposal to scrap regional councils could present some opportunities, if skills were retained.
