Christchurch City Council appoints Bede Carran as chief executive
Bede Carran will take up the four-year role on August 12. Photo / Christchurch City Council Carran said…
Former Waipā District Council candidate Hope Spooner defrauded MSD of $107k in benefits
She sought name suppression, which was declined by Judge Kim Saunders. Spooner, a mother of four, told a…
Auckland Council forcibly selling Pukekohe chicken farm over unpaid rates
While Auckland Council is refusing to divulge how much van den Bogaart owes, he was ordered to pay…
Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway; council had been told about water leak and hole
“My heart went into my throat.” Jones managed to pull her pet out before her head went under.…
City Slikas claim obscene Auckland Ōhinerau/Mt Hobson mowing prank as police contacted
Police could not be reached today, but told the Herald yesterday that they hadn’t had any reports about…
Wellington waterfront drowning inquest: Council knew of safety risks before Isaac Levings’ death
Coroner Katharine Greig says the number of deaths at the Wellington waterfront compares unfavourably to those at other…
Hastings District Council chief executive To’osavili Nigel Bickle dies suddenly
“His loss will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved him.” The family asked for privacy,…
Te Awanga tiki bar stays after council removal mix-up
“I asked him what he was doing. He said he had been sent out to remove the tiki…
Meridian wins consent to rebuild Te Rere Wind Farm in Manawatū
Te Rere was the key driver behind Meridian’s acquisition of NZ Windfarms in 2025. As it stands, the…
Wellington council proposes cuts to climate, planning and events teams
A spokesman for Wellington Mayor Andrew Little would not comment on the proposed cuts, saying it was an…
Rotorua Lakes Council backs own unitary authority as part of Bay of Plenty proposal
Rotorua initially explored a three-way proposal with Taupō and South Waikato. Those plans fell apart after Taupō District…
Auckland Council urged to fix slip blocking dying woman’s home sale
“Everybody is always gobsmacked when they find out that a slip on road reserve land – which does…