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,…
New HBRC councillor wants chair role: ‘I’m not there to be an ornament’
Neil Kirton was top on 10,599 and last term’s chair Hinewai Ormsby was third on 8436. Ormsby said…
Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resigns
In a statement, McKenzie said he was disappointed but destructive misinformation and hatred online had become too much…
Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll result
“We’ve only really got three years to ensure that our voices are heard for the benefit of all…
Media Insider: ‘F***ing cow’ – newspaper publisher and Auckland Council candidate Bo Burns’ expletive-laden rant about retiring councillor Sharon Stewart
Stewart had suggested in a Facebook comment that “social media seems to be doing a good job. I…