Gold Coast council sparks controversy with plan to stop kids mud sliding on hills
Images of kids covered in mud sliding down grassy hills on the Gold Coast go viral every time…
Local elections 2025: Rotorua rural ward councillor Karen Barker reelected unopposed
“I’m very grateful I get the chance to serve again, because it’s been a particularly enjoyable experience,” said…
Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to vote
There will be a contest, however, for the six general and three Māori ward vacancies. Robert Lee and…
Pharmacist loses licence for stealing from cash register and lying to Pharmacy Council about it
She then moved into a casual position, but still had a key for the business and the code…
Victoria Parks comments on video of brawl, gets slammed online
A Cincinnati council member sparked an online backlash with her response to one of several videos of the…
Snowy Monaro councillor Andrew Thaler suspended for second time over misconduct
A Snowy Monaro councillor has been given another period of suspension without pay from local government over more…
Rotorua council lists elected member jobs on Seek: ‘Everyday legends’ wanted
The job ad lists the roles of mayor, 10 councillors and eight community board members as up for…
Wyndham City Council referred to IBAC as MP claims tens of millions ‘flushed down the toilet’ on failed IT project
A council in Melbourne’s booming outer south-west has been referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog over a failed…
Gisborne council candidate Ian Proctor running on ‘practical’ platform
He said a lack of practicality was evident in the trial layout of Grey St. The controversial street…
Queensland family faces loss of $45,000 home deposit in Rochedale development dispute with Kinslake
A Queensland family is facing the possibility of losing $45,000 worth of their home deposit because of a…
Tensions rise as man refuses to leave Selwyn council meeting
Mayor Sam Broughton was forced to adjourn the meeting “due to the atmosphere in the room”. Schnell told…
Auckland Council boss investigates mayoral aide’s company liquidation, $560,000 owed to IRD
“While I’m doing so and until we fully understand the situation, it wouldn’t be appropriate to comment further,”…