Tauranga transport, pools and parks upgrades among councillors’ 2026 goals
Councillor Steve Morris said there was a big six months ahead for his ward. “In March, we’re looking…
PM Christopher Luxon’s ability to deliver localism questioned during local government conference
Hartwich declared he had found that “you cannot educate central Government”, but there were opportunities when political parties…
Hamilton councillors back KPMG procurement reforms after $239m review
However, chief financial officer Gary Connolly warned against interpreting the $239.1m figure as policy breaches. He pointed to…
South Waikato council walkout after mayor challenged on camera ban by councillors
A council spokesperson said councillor Zed Latinovic “interjected” while the mayor was addressing Bruce Simpson, the member of…
Western Bay of Plenty councillors get average 57% pay rise to $80,000
The table used data from the Remuneration Authority, the independent agency that sets the pay for key public…
Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
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…