Summer holiday at Pourerere Beach? A computer will decide if you’re allowed to stay
The Pourerere Camping Committee and CHB District Council introduced a ballot system in 2023 to ensure equitable access…
Media Insider: ‘F***ing cow’ – newspaper publisher and Auckland Council candidate Bo Burns’ expletive-laden rant about retiring councillor Sharon Stewart
Stewart had suggested in a Facebook comment that “social media seems to be doing a good job. I…
Hamilton City Council urges residents to keep boiling water as Rototuna schools shut
The notice affected about 12,000 Rototuna properties, after the positive test for E. coli during routine testing. The…
Kaipara election hoardings vandalised amid rising abuse of local politicians
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson rejected the claim, saying he promoted equal opportunities and “equal fair treatment”. Jepson, who…
Ratepayers struggle with cost of living as Qld councils increase rates to alleviate financial pressures
A coffee date in town was once a weekly treat for Fe and Eddie Monteiu — now it’s…
Call recording shows what Wellington City Council was told about secret files sold in old desk
When first contacted by the Herald about Morgan’s post on September 25, a council spokesman said officials made…
Unruly tourists: Traveller family deported from New Zealand causes more strife in UK
But Doran has lost his appeal. His family, along with another who has joined them, have 12 months…
Tauranga City Council scraps $105m Memorial Park pool plan, starts new design
The council approved $50,000 to develop concept designs for the new facility. It did not yet have an…
Auckland butchery Shefco Meats under council investigation over ‘improper’ meat storage
Sharing the images in the community Facebook group, Otara 274, the individual wrote: “Was looking forward to the…
Media Insider: Film stars Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to multimillion-dollar deal to buy Auckland Film Studios from Auckland Council
Jason Momoa, left, with Cliff Curtis, centre, and Taika Waititi in New Zealand in May 2023. Photo /…
Rotorua council election: City’s reputation key issue in mayoral tourism debate
Quizzed on how to improve the city’s nightlife, Barrett said that in interactions across the country she had…
Beagle dies after escaping Auckland’s Meola dog park, owners say council to blame
Don To’o, acting area manager Waitematā & Ōrākei (Parks and Community Facilities) said the council was unaware of…