Pita Tipene becomes new Northland Regional Council chair after close vote
Tipene is one of two chairmen among New Zealand’s 11 regional councils from a Māori constituency. Tipene said…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
Popular Far North mayor won’t seek re-election in 2028
“I am looking forward to giving my all for the people of the Far North and setting up…
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin on leave amid investigation into conduct allegations
Her leave was announced in a message on Wednesday from council chairman David Ferguson and deputy chairman David…
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell begins second term with fist bump
After Tapsell declared her oath, she and Moraes shared a fist bump. “It’s so fantastic to be returning…
Far North elects record-breaking ‘mana wāhine’ council
The term mana wāhine speaks to the women’s power, spiritual essence and mana. The eight Far North local…
Whakatāne council’s new tourism membership aims to rebuild industry ties
“The membership also provides direct access to Regional Tourism NZ for industry resources, expert advice, and collaboration opportunities…
Lake Rotorua: Council’s $7.6m farm purchase aims to improve water quality
This purchase was made under the newly adopted Lake Rotorua Catchment Land Acquisition Strategy, which enabled the regional…
Auckland election upset as Victoria Short breaks once-unshakeable Albany alliance
A disappointed Walker cited the Fix Auckland campaign and Short’s more effective use of social media as decisive…
Māori ward results: Did your region vote to keep them?
The Labour Government abolished the provision for binding referendums in 2021. In 2023, the National-led coalition brought the…
Māori ward interactive: Did your region vote to keep them?
The 42 councils that held these referendums had previously established the Māori wards without a vote. Councils won…
Careful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors
‘They may target your staff or family’ The shift is happening because central Government has strengthened its defences…