Mayor Tania Tapsell tops spending as Rotorua councillors election costs revealed
Smaller donations of $2000 were received from electricity company Unison, the Prince’s Gate Hotel and a personal donor,…
Invercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim Shadbolt
She described his final term as mayor – from 2019-22 – as truly awful and detailed accusations she…
There’s still time to get vaccinated
People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu…
Stop Smoking, Feel Happier campaign launches to help smokers quit
The Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham. Published: Thursday, 8th January 2026 A new campaign across the South East…
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s funding
The Maritime Union, Amalgamated Workers Union, E Tū Union, and Dairy Workers Union each gave Little $5000 towards…
New home security allowance for councillors
“Our job is to decide the criteria around when it can be used, and we’ll work through that…
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamation
Under this proposal, the regional council as an organisation would remain, but the mayors of the councils that…
Tauranga City Councillors get 15.56% pay rise, mayor’s salary increases to $193k
Drysdale said: “I think this is sensible”. “Obviously, we’ve got a pool of money that we have to…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon Wilson
Andy Baker, from Franklin, has been reappointed as chairman of the transport, resilience and infrastructure committee. The deputy…
Pita Tipene becomes new Northland Regional Council chair after close vote
Tipene is one of two chairmen among New Zealand’s 11 regional councils from a Māori constituency. Tipene said…
New state highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: Where Hawke’s Bay’s new councillors want to make a difference
One of the biggest challenges is the cost of living and the rapid rise in rates. People are…
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a year
Drysdale rated himself a seven for leadership, as did his deputy Jen Scoular, but four colleagues gave him…