Local Government Minister Simon Watts weighs in on Bay of Plenty investment fund shake-up
The regional council started Quayside in 1991 with a port stake worth $53 million. This had grown to…
Auckland Council urged to fix slip blocking sale of dying woman’s home
The slip occurred during the 2023 Anniversary Weekend floods and did not cause any structural damage to the…
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service calls for an exemption in Council Land Policy
The council classifies the lifeguard service as a recreational sporting organisation, making it subject to the same reserve…
Investigation demanded over alleged offensive name-calling inside Auckland Council
The alliance is calling for an immediate investigation into the person behind the name-calling, saying “such conduct has…
Merger plans: Waimakariri District Council keen to avoid Christchurch City Council debt
But a Greater Christchurch council between Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri has also had some publicity. A survey of…
Gisborne library labelled ‘hotbed’ for abuse and safety incidents
Other incidents at council facilities had occurred in aquatic operations (nine injuries, five near misses/risks, two illnesses) and…
Local government reform: Western Bay council to develop two merger proposals
The head start pathway allowed councils to propose reorganisation plans. The Government encouraged these to be unitary authorities,…
Auckland Council confirms 7.9% rates rise taking effect today
People’s new rates bills will land in letterboxes from early next month. In contrast to fractious earlier debates…
Northern and southern council proposed for Hawke’s Bay in amalgamation debate
Hawke’s Bay has five councils: Hastings, Wairoa and Central Hawke’s Bay district councils, Napier City Council, and Hawke’s…
Whangārei council defends $34K tree removal amid erosion fears
Esplanade reserves are typically strips of public land along the coast or waterways set aside to protect natural…
Ngā Hapū o Whangārei disappointed after Whangārei District Council rejects Mana Whakahono ā Rohe plan
“It’s a kick in the guts. It undermines and degrades the council-hapū relationship. It’s bad faith.” Lyndon, also…
South Waikato: Putāruru councillor Zed Latinovic booted off council committee
At Thursday’s council meeting, South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley said in addition to the imposed censure, Latinovic’s membership…