Embattled councillor Benedict Ong bids $88,888.88 for former Fortune Theatre, proposes ‘Benedict Centre’
The former Fortune Theatre at 231 Stuart St, which Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong has bid $88,888.88 to…
Far North councillor Davina Smolders could trigger $100,000 byelection
A 1News-Verian election poll on Wednesday showed the party on 9%, suggesting Act could win about 11 seats.…
Tony Randle’s family pay tribute to clever and caring Wellington City Councillor after unexpected death
“It’s just a loss, such a loss,” Randle’s younger sister Sher said. Tony Randle pictured during the council’s…
Auckland councillor Bo Burns criticised over photos of rundown East Auckland fences
She posted 10 pictures of fences, including those with broken or missing palings, mismatched repairs and weathered timber.…
Wellington City councillor Tony Randle dies at 65
“He was never willing to be rushed and valued thorough analysis and quality decision-making above all else. He…
Veteran broadcaster, long-serving councillor Jim Hopkins dies – NZ Herald
Veteran broadcaster, long-serving councillor Jim Hopkins dies NZ HeraldVeteran broadcaster Jim Hopkins dies aged 80 RNZVeteran broadcaster and Waitaki councillor…
Ōrewa fast-track approval: Auckland councillor Richard Hills speaks out against controversial decision
The original application was then withdrawn and a second one later drawn up. Significant changes have been made,…
Election 2026: Te Kira Lawrence named New Zealand First candidate for East Cape
Lawrence was elected to Napier City Council last year – after a first unsuccessful run in 2022 –…
Napier councillor running for NZ First at general election – in a different region
The chances of her beating incumbent National MP Dana Kirkpatrick or Labour candidate Jo Luxton are low, meaning…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung tells NZSIS Chinese Embassy questioned him after Shen Yun dance
An article in The Epoch Times, a news outlet associated with Falun Gong, quoted Chung as saying he…
Northland mayor should be chosen by voters in any future single council – ex-councillor
Vincent said a single unitary council made the most sense “if there is to be any possibility of…
Ray Chung controversy continues as police hit back at councillor’s ‘completely false’ claims
In a text message to Little, Police Inspector Dean Silvester said Chung had turned up at the Karori…