Amalgamation talks underway as Wellington councils take first step towards potential super city
The forum is made up of the mayors of Wellington City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City,…
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in sales
“Putting the market into Kuirau Park does not achieve that purpose.” Some retailers said the CBD had “become…
Northland mayors urge local focus in Government plan to scrap regional councils
The public has until next February to give its feedback and it won’t be until after then that…
Regional councils aren’t being abolished, territorial authorities are being amalgamated (eventually) – Thomas Coughlan
The full story, when it came out in an embargoed press briefing at 2.30pm, was both less and…
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamation
Under this proposal, the regional council as an organisation would remain, but the mayors of the councils that…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin on leave amid investigation into conduct allegations
Her leave was announced in a message on Wednesday from council chairman David Ferguson and deputy chairman David…
Auckland election upset as Victoria Short breaks once-unshakeable Albany alliance
A disappointed Walker cited the Fix Auckland campaign and Short’s more effective use of social media as decisive…
Māori ward results: Did your region vote to keep them?
The Labour Government abolished the provision for binding referendums in 2021. In 2023, the National-led coalition brought the…
Māori ward interactive: Did your region vote to keep them?
The 42 councils that held these referendums had previously established the Māori wards without a vote. Councils won…
Local elections 2025: Follow all the election results as they come in
Kaipara mayoral hopeful Jonathan Larsen leads Snow Tane by 53 votes. A similar situation has unfolded in Whangārei…
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…