Local Council
Dog attack victim's mother fights for changes
A mum is calling for change after her child's lip was torn open when a menacing dog bit her on the face at a Hastings property.
Outside company wins bid to take over Nelson parks management
Green by Nature beat out a council-owned business that has held the contract for three decades.
Mayor says work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
Auckland's mayor says more work is needed to prevent faults after a pipe burst left thousands of residents without water.
'Thrilled': Iwi renews council role after 'significant absence'
Rotorua iwi will regain a seat at the council table this year - but without voting powers.
Nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland lose water
Water is slowly being restored to nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland after a large water main burst yesterday, cutting supply. Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Dates scheduled for hearings into Auckland flood, cyclone deaths
The hearings will take place over a six-week period in Auckland and Hastings.
‘I decided to do it for me’: Why council boss quit
After more than three years in the role, John Holyoake handed in his resignation on Monday.
'Nauseating' worm farm granted consent to expand
Its owner says the expansion will allow the company to improve its control of smells coming from the site.
Council takes another council to court
The Otago Regional Council is taking the district council to Environment Court over repeated breaches at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
North Canterbury: How much will rates rise in 2025?
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect more rates rises, as local councils seek to deliver on their long term plans.
Civil Defence ready for revamp in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
A committee charged with making changes is intent on trusting "local voices" and building collaboration across the region.
'Testing times ahead for councils, iwi': Mayor's speech at Rātana
The challenges could keep a rural mayor with more than 20 years' council experience from stepping aside as planned at this year's elections.
Council's chief executive resigns, no reason given
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October.
Rotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?
The future use of Rotorua's remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on "local demand", as the government exits the last of its contracted motels this year.
Two Auckland heritage hotels granted near $100k for future proof
Two of Auckland's heritage hotels have been given a financial boost in the latest Auckland Council Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
Fire on Māngere maunga deliberate - Auckland Council maunga authority
However, Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger to stand for second term
Rates are among the lowest in the country and Mauger says he knows keeping them that way is a priority for residents.
'Grown fond of it' - Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" who asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.
Auckland Council has a bone to pick with dog owners
The council is considering increasing restrictions on taking dogs to parks.
Caravan park prompts new SH1 turning lane
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan.
