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,…
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…