Local Council

The council already had a six-hour meeting in late November to rebalance the budget.

Fireworks and open-air fires have been banned in parts of Otago.

Wairoa mayor Craig Little is thrilled the town has been handed some much-needed good Christmas tidings.

Advocates say it's just what Wellington needs, but neighbours argue they "can't think of a worse possible site". Audio

Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.

Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.

Gisborne District Council opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, citing a lack of tangata whenua input.

Environment Canterbury's flat-fare trial is being extended to February 2026, with a 50 percent fare increase.

It was developed as an alternative to the Council's previous draft LTP which would have required a 25.8 percent increase to water rates.

Anyone caught using the lane gets an immediate $150 fine.

Has Springfield Golf Course been saved?

Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.

A Flaxmere resident says he cannot stop smiling now "the damn monstrosity of a sign" put in front of the suburb by Hastings District Council has been taken down.

Taranaki councillors have shut down a discussion on the Treaty Principles Bill, despite the legislation's cheerleader wanting everyone to read and debate it.

New rules for cats across the Nelson Tasman region have been aligned after Nelson City Council approved a suite of new rules last week.

The beleaguered bridge connecting Wynyard Quarter to the Viaduct, which saves people a 20-minute walk, has been undergoing major repairs since March.

Six people were arrested for fighting and disorderly behaviour at the large festival in January.