Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell hits back at Labour’s homeless strategy criticism
A 2022 report estimated the city – New Zealand’s birthplace of international tourism – lost $17 million in…
Gisborne’s in-house water plan gets Government approval
Council chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann, in the statement, said the review of Gisborne’s water plan was “rigorous…
Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau leaving for Melbourne opportunities
“I’ve decided to leave New Zealand for a combination of economic, professional, and personal reasons,” she said in…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon Wilson
Andy Baker, from Franklin, has been reappointed as chairman of the transport, resilience and infrastructure committee. The deputy…
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…
Floods in Auckland and Mayor Wayne Brown’s big night: Simon Wilson’s Love this City
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown with his deputy, Desley Simpson, on stage in the town hall for the council’s…
Auckland mayor and police urge safe celebrations for Kiwis v Tonga league clash
With the Kiwis hosting Mate Ma’a Tonga, police are expecting a bumper crowd on Sunday at Eden Park…
Mayor Wayne Brown sets out plan to turn Auckland into global city
He was speaking in the Great Hall at the Auckland Town Hall, where he received the mayoral chains,…
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…
Possums as pets: Greater Wellington Regional Council warns against it
“Precious places such as Pūkaha deserve protection.” Possums were a serious threat to biodiversity, orchards and stock, she…
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a year
Drysdale rated himself a seven for leadership, as did his deputy Jen Scoular, but four colleagues gave him…
Proposed new earthquake rules: Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen
Rotorua has 80 buildings on the register, including the category-one heritage-listed Rotorua Museum and Blue Baths buildings. Rotorua…