New HBRC councillor wants chair role: ‘I’m not there to be an ornament’
Neil Kirton was top on 10,599 and last term’s chair Hinewai Ormsby was third on 8436. Ormsby said…
Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resigns
In a statement, McKenzie said he was disappointed but destructive misinformation and hatred online had become too much…
Rex mid-air engine failure days after fire a ‘big concern’, passenger says
A Broken Hill councillor who was on a home-bound flight from Sydney when one of the plane’s engines…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Waikato Regional councillor Kataraina Hodge re-elected unopposed to $63,000 role
Waikato Regional councillors will start on $63,121 a year as soon as October’s election results are declared. After…
Hobart City councillor proposes moving Acknowledgement of Country from official proceedings
A Hobart City councillor is calling for Aboriginal acknowledgements at official events to take place before proceedings begin,…
Posts by Whakatāne councillor Nandor Tānczos prompt hate crime complaint from Israel
The prestigious prize is awarded annually to the person who has “done the most or the best work…