Western Bay councillors narrowly approve Tauranga water partnership amid trust fears
Western Bay councillors were notably reluctant to agree to the partnership during the debate on Thursday, which lasted…
Hastings councillors clash over mana whenua seat on new water board
“There were people in this room who at the election were very popular but couldn’t lead their way…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Tensions at Wellington City Council over mayor and councillors’ offices at new Jervois Quay HQ
Councillors spoken to by the Herald were unwilling to discuss on record their feelings about the new digs,…
Napier councillors decide city’s third deputy mayor in a month, Graeme Taylor
McGrath had also been top-polling candidate in the council’s new Napier Central ward, after 11 years as a…
Napier’s squabbling councillors get the region’s biggest pay bump
Roger Brownlie remains Mayor Richard McGrath’s deputy mayor until the Tuesday meeting’s vote, a council spokesperson has confirmed.…
Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn’t want the job back as councillors prepare to vote
The extraordinary council meeting to elect the deputy will be held at 12.45pm on Tuesday, March 17. One…
Western Springs Bowl with new 30,000‑seat concert plan revealed for Auckland
After this preferred option was ditched, the council’s events arm Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) has further developed a…
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…