Mount Maunganui landslide: Reopening timeline unclear in Tauranga City Council’s recovery plan
The plan came about four months after the January 22 landslide from Mauao killed six people at the…
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore warns council amalgamation will not mean cheaper rates
On May 5, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, who is also the Infrastructure Minister, and Local Government Minister…
Councils, Government sign Western Bay of Plenty regional deal
The deal includes commitments for the Government to prioritise Takitimu North Link stage two (Te Puna to Ōmokoroa),…
Northland councils already taking the lead on local body reform
“But too often, the system is tangled in duplication, disagreements, and decisions that defy common sense. “Our message…
Bay of Plenty councils race 3‑month deadline on local government reform
“If councils don’t step up and put forward credible proposals, the Government will step in and make those…
Abbey Caves coronial hearing questions Whangārei District Council’s role after death of Karnin Petera
Multiple witnesses have given evidence over the tragedy, which involved a Whangārei Boys’ High School excursion into Abbey…
Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months ‘or we will do it for you’
Local Government Minister Simon Watts reiterated the ultimatum, saying the status quo was no longer feasible. “For areas…
S&P warns rates cap likely to hit core council services, reducing library and pool hours
In its latest report, it has warned the incoming cap could result in more councils reducing library and…
The hidden reason houses cost too much – Roger Partridge
Upgrading trunk infrastructure to handle the extra load – the arterial pipes, the roads, the sewage capacity. Those…
Aussie councils revolt against ‘costly’ recycling bin change impacting millions: ‘Makes no sense’
Aussie councils are pushing back on a state government’s controversial mandate for a fourth household bin — arguing…
Rotorua housing: Tenancy Tribunal slashes pensioner’s proposed rent
Last August, the council revealed plans to pass management of the portfolio to the community housing provider, citing…
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…