NNew Zealand Read More Western Bay councillors narrowly approve Tauranga water partnership amid trust fearsApril 7, 2026 Western Bay councillors were notably reluctant to agree to the partnership during the debate on Thursday, which lasted…
NNew Zealand Read More Hastings councillors clash over mana whenua seat on new water boardApril 2, 2026 “There were people in this room who at the election were very popular but couldn’t lead their way…
NNew Zealand Read More Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clashMarch 27, 2026 However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
NNew Zealand Read More Tensions at Wellington City Council over mayor and councillors’ offices at new Jervois Quay HQMarch 19, 2026 Councillors spoken to by the Herald were unwilling to discuss on record their feelings about the new digs,…
HHeadlines Read More Napier councillors decide city’s third deputy mayor in a month, Graeme TaylorMarch 17, 2026 McGrath had also been top-polling candidate in the council’s new Napier Central ward, after 11 years as a…
NNew Zealand Read More Napier’s squabbling councillors get the region’s biggest pay bumpMarch 15, 2026 Roger Brownlie remains Mayor Richard McGrath’s deputy mayor until the Tuesday meeting’s vote, a council spokesperson has confirmed.…
NNew Zealand Read More Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn’t want the job back as councillors prepare to voteMarch 11, 2026 The extraordinary council meeting to elect the deputy will be held at 12.45pm on Tuesday, March 17. One…
HHeadlines Read More Western Springs Bowl with new 30,000‑seat concert plan revealed for AucklandMarch 6, 2026 After this preferred option was ditched, the council’s events arm Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) has further developed a…
NNew Zealand Read More Tauranga transport, pools and parks upgrades among councillors’ 2026 goalsFebruary 28, 2026 Councillor Steve Morris said there was a big six months ahead for his ward. “In March, we’re looking…
NNew Zealand Read More PM Christopher Luxon’s ability to deliver localism questioned during local government conferenceFebruary 27, 2026 Hartwich declared he had found that “you cannot educate central Government”, but there were opportunities when political parties…
NNew Zealand Read More Hamilton councillors back KPMG procurement reforms after $239m reviewFebruary 27, 2026 However, chief financial officer Gary Connolly warned against interpreting the $239.1m figure as policy breaches. He pointed to…
NNew Zealand Read More South Waikato council walkout after mayor challenged on camera ban by councillorsFebruary 26, 2026 A council spokesperson said councillor Zed Latinovic “interjected” while the mayor was addressing Bruce Simpson, the member of…