‘You’re either at the table or on the menu’: Wayne Brown backs single Northland council
“It would probably be the easiest and safest,” Brown said. Northland’s local government inter-council reform leadership group is…
New NZ First candidate Michael Laws wants broadcasting portfolio to scrap RNZ
Speaking to the Herald, Laws identified several ministerial portfolios that took his interest, including broadcasting, local government, public…
Investigation demanded over alleged offensive name-calling inside Auckland Council
The alliance is calling for an immediate investigation into the person behind the name-calling, saying “such conduct has…
Inside the Andrew Little-Ray Chung disciplinary dispute: Police complaint, legal letters and private texts revealed
He emailed council officers and the mayor during the state of emergency to say he was going to…
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s team: Who’s who and what they’re paid
Andrew Little’s office director David (Dave) Hawkins worked as his senior private secretary in opposition and government. Photo…
Les Mills, Olympic athlete and ex-Auckland Mayor, dies at 91
His personal best for the shot put was a New Zealand national record for 44 years, before it…
Richard McGrath on his rocky start, and finding his rhythm as Napier Mayor
His executive assistant, Vanessa Smith-Glintenkamp, resigned in December, claiming in her resignation letter that it was because of…
Waimakariri mayor hits out as Wolfbrook seeks fast-track Pegasus approval
“This is disappointing news for the thousands of residents and supporters who want to see this important community…
Hauraki mayor joins call for urgent safety upgrade at SH25 blackspot
“We know that money’s tight with the Government at the moment and NZTA, but at some point lives…
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…
Porirua city councillor Mike Duncan dies suddenly, mayor mourns ‘much loved’ friend
Baker said Duncan “worked diligently for his community and the city he grew up and raised his family…
Local government reforms: Thames-Coromandel mayor pitches Bay of Plenty merger
Revell put a slide of a giant love heart on the big screen in Rotorua’s council chambers, as…