Ex-Kaipara councillor Ihapera Paniora discharged over Whangārei assaults
During the confrontation, she took one victim’s cellphone and threw it across the floor, pushed her in the…
Hastings council CEO appoints private investigator to examine complaint about councillor Steve Gibson
The council-owned Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery opened the controversial exhibition that encourages people to…
Gisborne district councillor warns Te Arai trees still threaten city water supply
“The ones behind them are still standing there waiting for the next flood,” he said. “It keeps me…
‘Please walk on me’: Exhibition with NZ flag on Hastings gallery floor shocks councillor
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson said seeing the New Zealand flag on the floor of the gallery with a…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
Auckland mayor and police urge safe celebrations for Kiwis v Tonga league clash
With the Kiwis hosting Mate Ma’a Tonga, police are expecting a bumper crowd on Sunday at Eden Park…
Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane
Larsen said he wanted to congratulate Kaipara’s people for electing a great council. He looked forward to all…
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen bows out after defeat
He said he was “naturally disappointed” to lose his seat but optimistic about what was ahead. “I’m positive…
Local elections 2025: Deputy mayors chosen for Napier, Hastings, Wairoa; final regional councillor elected
Deputy mayors will be sworn in during the first council meetings set down for the end of October…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung re-elected with a margin of 45 votes
Both the Prime Minister and the Labour leader criticised Chung over an email he sent about former mayor…
Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson calls emergency meeting over election complaint
The meeting will be held at 5.30pm, at Mangawhai 1C and online. He requested the public be excluded,…