South Island mayor criticises Kaipara council’s Māori document
Last week, Simpson Grierson informed recipients it had not endorsed the final version. Cadogan quickly distanced himself too.…
Napier pigeon house leaves neighbours at ‘wits’ end’, council says there’s nothing it can do
The council says it cannot take action “as the birds are nesting of their own volition” and “there…
Northland council imposing tougher penalties for environmental rule breaches
The next most common notices were 16 for discharging a contaminant to land/air (mostly smoke nuisance), 13 for…
Rotorua Lakes Council adopts bylaw to tackle shopping trolley problem
All but one bylaw passed without contest. Under the new waste bylaw, the council will collect abandoned trollies,…
Australian National University defends leadership, financial position after higher education regulator raises concerns
The Australian National University (ANU) has defended its financial position and the conduct of its leadership while admitting…
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…