‘Chewing it over’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills
“I’m chewing it over, would be the best I can say at the moment. Chewing it over.” However,…
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…
Mayor questions if Tararua will survive Govt’s council merger ultimatum
Gilmore said the Government’s amalgamation plan could mean Tararua would “cease to exist”. He said they would be…
Whakatāne rates drop to seventh highest as mayor slams ‘shonky’ report
The local council with the lowest average residential rates was Ōtorohanga district at $2554. This is the first…
Pegasus Golf Course: Mayor wants talks with Wolfbrook over housing plan
“Whichever pathway they pursue, any future plans need to involve hearing feedback and taking on board input from…
Far North leader Dover Samuels calls for rates freeze
Samuels said Olliver’s situation reflected what many were facing in the Far North. He believed councillors should freeze…
Spencer Pratt denies Los Angeles mayoral bid is being filmed for reality TV series
“He does not have any signed contract. No contract exists related to this because it isn’t true.” Pratt…
Wayne Brown Robbie Williams $3m claim: Eden Park boss defends events funding
It has not yet been officially confirmed how much may have been spent to lure the star to…
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…
Mount Maunganui landslide recovery: Council gives update at public meeting
Mauao’s walking tracks were damaged by dozens of slips, and several facilities at its base remain closed due…
Carterton mayor sparks debate over mysterious lights in night sky
“They were in the general direction of the Featherston-Western Lake area,” he said. “These things were going up…
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale defends having $50k council car
The Remuneration Authority allows councils to provide a mayoral vehicle. It set purchase price limits at $55,000 for…