Lake Whakamaru lifestyle subdivision approved after tied South Waikato District Council vote
Split council, settled decision The council vote followed the release of a commissioners’ decision dated January 21, which…
Ross and Dallas Pendergrast list Glenfield Mall in major Auckland sale
The enclosed format, more than 1500 free car parks and the site being on the main arterial bus…
Rotorua Night Market to remain in council hands and stay in city centre
This was abandoned in December after pushback from vendors and the public, and after a council vote initiated…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council proposes 4% rates rise and $3b portfolio shake-up
Quayside managed the investment assets independently from the council and provided an annual dividend to the council. In…
Mauao landslide: Marine Parade businesses beg council for rates break
A group of 16 hospitality business owners directly affected by the cordon around Adams Ave and Marine Parade…
South Waikato council walkout after mayor challenged on camera ban by councillors
A council spokesperson said councillor Zed Latinovic “interjected” while the mayor was addressing Bruce Simpson, the member of…
Whakatāne council rethinks chipseal after subdivision residents object
“I … thought, ‘ah, this is happening really quickly, we need to get onto this’.” She spoke to…
Hamilton City Council audit report highlights issues in spending processes
The 2024 audit revealed “significant areas of concern” in the council’s procurement approach and said there was “improvement…
Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin earned more than $400k salary ahead of resignation
An Auckland principal says teacher fees have been going up in recent years and it’s disheartening to hear…
Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin resigns after release of two critical reports
A Public Service Commission (PSC) report released last week found the council “did not appropriately manage all aspects”…
Christchurch dog attack: No previous complaints filed with council against animals
RNZ reported that a woman was seen being attended to by paramedics while another person was on a…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…