Home security funding proposed for Christchurch City councillors amid rising threats
“Members are, quite rightly, concerned not only about their own personal safety but the safety of their families,”…
Gisborne council votes to close Titirangi Maunga roads to vehicles overnight
Gate installation was estimated to cost between $6000 and $10,000. Management of the closure would be part of…
Auckland councillors vote for ‘nuclear’ option in fiery meeting on fast-track development plans
North Shore councillor Richard Hills, who chairs the planning committee, said: “The team has been very clear in…
Rotorua councillors admit pensioner housing failures
It also committed to a two-year “top-up” contribution so tenants reliant solely on superannuation would be “no worse…
Auckland planning future: Councillors vote for ‘hybrid’ model with high rises in inner city hubs
It also meant 85% of the city’s land area would experience no planning change and be unaffected under…
Auckland councillors boycott Manurewa board over Marshal Ahluwalia return
Ahluwalia did not respond to the Herald’s request for comment on Friday. As councillors, Newman and Winiata do…
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…
Western Bay rates rise held below forecast but fears bigger hike could follow
(Scroll down for a breakdown of both city and district rates by property value.) Western Bay Mayor James…
Ngā Hapū o Whangārei disappointed after Whangārei District Council rejects Mana Whakahono ā Rohe plan
“It’s a kick in the guts. It undermines and degrades the council-hapū relationship. It’s bad faith.” Lyndon, also…
Golden Mile plan axed as Wellington councillors vote for cheaper ‘tin mile’ plan
Mayor Andrew Little said the central city is the economic engine and heart of the city, and its…
Wayne Brown under fire amid Auckland councillors’ infighting and bullying claims
However, concerns prompted council CEO Phil Wilson to write to elected members this month for the second time…
Te Huia train fares to rise 25% as Waikato councillors back increase
The council said that rising diesel costs, linked to the Middle East war, also influenced the decision, with…