Advertising firm rejects conflict of interest claims amid Teaching Council procurement investigation
Hoskin is married to Brett Hoskin, who is managing director of Clemenger Wellington, also known as Clemenger UnLtd.…
Owner of Fitzroy Hotel – Auckland’s oldest surviving hotel – locked in legal battle with city council
Constructed by brickmaker William Parker, the hotel was later owned by Richard Secombe, whose brewery merged into what…
Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court on Friday
Hausia was deputy chair of the board in the 2022-2025 term, but lost his seat in the recent…
Wellington’s Golden Mile project over budget, city council to vote on review next week
“Given the scale of these risks, officers have not progressed detailed negotiations on these issues, while direction is…
‘Where will we go?’: A beloved Christchurch community hub faces an uncertain future
For over a decade, The Hub has provided an inclusive space for thousands of people in Ōtautahi. But…
Wollongong council seeks $44,000 for removing whale drowned by shark net
Wollongong City Council says it cost more than $44,000 to retrieve and dispose of a juvenile humpback whale…
Gisborne council to consider fate of Grey St redesign
The Streets for People trial design was aimed at calming traffic and encouraging walking and cycling between the…
Tauranga residents report higher satisfaction in new council survey
Waste management had the highest score at 84% satisfaction, up from 76%. The council’s reputation had the lowest…
Gisborne landowners call for regular upkeep of ‘rundown’ Cyclone Gabrielle bypass
The group says maintenance is infrequent – often only occurring after a weather event or service requests –…
Whanganui council’s pilot academy set to close by mid-2026, with NZAAL taking over
Questions included where NZICPA would move to at the airport, if it would finish operations next June, if…
Kawerau elects two sisters, Gloria Leokava-Taani and Sela Kingi, to council
“We have a big family, of Tongan and Māori descent,” Kingi said. “Marae styles were normal at home,…
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,…