Councillor vows safety improvements after Darfield rugby team injuries
Selwyn District councillor Sarah Barnsley described the incident as “tragic”, saying the council would review the police report…
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…
Inside the Andrew Little-Ray Chung disciplinary dispute: Police complaint, legal letters and private texts revealed
He emailed council officers and the mayor during the state of emergency to say he was going to…
Auckland councillor Christine Fletcher claims colleague called her ‘f***ing fat b****’ during debate
“Well, that elected member may have a point in that I probably could and should lose a few…
Former councillor Toi Iti seeks return in Eastern Bay byelection
“The call to step up wasn’t something I saw coming either. A number of people reached out to…
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…
Bay of Plenty byelection to fill councillor Malcolm Campbell’s seat
“Along with the rollout of the Government’s Simplifying Local Government programme, there are still important regional decisions that…
South Waikato: Councillor Zed Latinovic censured, investigation costs ratepayers $34k
Latinovic loudly raised his opposition to that adjournment by the mayor. The second part of the complaint related…
Porirua city councillor Mike Duncan dies suddenly, mayor mourns ‘much loved’ friend
Baker said Duncan “worked diligently for his community and the city he grew up and raised his family…
Vasa Fia Collins shares touching tribute to late husband Efeso Collins
“I still wake up every morning hoping to see your face.” Fa’anānā died on February 21, 2024, aged…
Auckland bus attack video sparks call for stronger passenger safety
Councillor Josephine Bartley told the Herald she has contacted Auckland Transport (AT) chief executive Stacey Van Der Putten…
Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore discusses possible amalgamation options at Dannevirke meeting
“There certainly has been a clear theme of outrage over a three-month timeline to come up with something…