Careful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors
‘They may target your staff or family’ The shift is happening because central Government has strengthened its defences…
Rotorua pensioner housing residents unhappy with council’s new partnership
The move was aimed at reducing the cost to the general ratepayer and improving the quality of pensioner…
Lower Hutt’s cost-neutral social housing strategy turns $13m into 284 homes
“It is a break-even model, which is really important and I think that’s what people, particularly in the…
'We're running out of patience': Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing – The Journal
‘We’re running out of patience’: Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing The JournalMicheál Martin…
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.…
NZ’s largest councils reveal extent of outbuilding probes after Government relaxes setback laws
Auckland Council recorded 801 investigations overall, with 137 related to garages, 346 related to carports and sheds, 314…
What Auckland’s wealthiest are contributing to the council’s $3.49b rates bill
Meanwhile, billionaire Graeme Hart, who has an estimated wealth of $12.1 billion, will need to fork out $224,549…
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…