Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon Wilson
Andy Baker, from Franklin, has been reappointed as chairman of the transport, resilience and infrastructure committee. The deputy…
Napier: Six-storey housing developments set to be allowed on 44 streets
Of those, 200 of the suggestions were against the proposal, 250 wanted amendments, and just 45 were in…
Auckland rates dispute: Council to revalue all properties in Ōnetangi hotspot, community divided
“A lot of them own other properties – and they are asking for a discount?” Last month, the…
Kaipara election recounts end as new council set for swearing‑in
Kaipara faced recount requests from mayoral candidate Snow Tane and would-be councillors Ash Nayyar and Mark Vincent. Outgoing…
Mauao Trust and council condemn illegal fireworks on sacred Mount Maunganui maunga
“Mauao is a sacred and historic reserve, not a place for fireworks,” a Mauao Trust representative said. “We…
Wynyard Quarter park taking shape as Te Ara Tukutuku earthworks progress in $320m regeneration start
Auckland Council’s Eke Panuku – now the Auckland Urban Development Office – is running the project on reclaimed…
Pita Tipene becomes new Northland Regional Council chair after close vote
Tipene is one of two chairmen among New Zealand’s 11 regional councils from a Māori constituency. Tipene said…
Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
Matemoana McDonald excited to lead Bay of Plenty Regional Council as first wahine Māori chair
Nine new councillors joined five returning members in being sworn in by chief executive Fiona McTavish. McDonald told…
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin on leave amid investigation into conduct allegations
Her leave was announced in a message on Wednesday from council chairman David Ferguson and deputy chairman David…