Rotorua Lakes Council candidate Mariana Morrison addresses bankruptcies
She cited solo parenting and loss of employment as reasons for the second bankruptcy. She was 22 and…
Work begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters
“The City Rail Link is on schedule to open next year, and will reshape travel for much of…
Newborn baby found dead in Auckland’s Albert Park by worker, police probe under way
Police are now conducting a scene examination and were speaking to an individual who is believed to be…
Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council will now partner with its “little brother”, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and possibly…
NZ’s highest paid council CEOs revealed: Christchurch chief’s salary tops $1m
Tauranga City Council’s Marty Grenfell rounds out the top 5 with $623,658 – according to the list. The…
Council seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissed
He sought $2.4m for lost earnings but the claim was not permissible under the ACC Act, which barred…
Eel mistake likely sent some to their deaths after Napier drain excavation
The witness said he estimated the number of deaths could be anywhere up to 100. Russell Bond, the…
Auckland Council candidate Glenn Archibald faces backlash over tax evasion conviction
At the time, Inland Revenue spokeswoman Karen Whitiskie said Archibald was an experienced accountant who deliberately evaded paying…
Rural Kaipara residents affected by road-metal damage want council reimbursement
She worried about getting a puncture on her way home from work in the dark. Gedye said her…
NSW councils and farmers call for halt to renewable energy developments
Third-generation farmer Emma Webb believes the region surrounding her family’s property on the NSW Southern Tablelands is becoming…
Hobson’s Pledge founder pushes for ratepayer decision-making role at New Plymouth District Council
Moratti claimed to have not been an “active member” of Hobson’s Pledge for 10 years, but in 2021,…
Hastings: From local body election newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five days
Milmine is the only newcomer across the region to be elected unopposed. She said she thought she would…