Local Council
Auckland Mayor sworn in, lashes out at government
Wayne Brown says the government needs to start treating Auckland with "the respect it is due".
Hauraki District clamps down on out of town dumpers
About half the people dropping rubbish at the Waihi tip don't pay rates in the district, and the council has had enough. Audio
Popular Far North mayor won't seek re-election in 2028
Tepania made the announcement about his future to gasps of surprise at the Far North District Council's meeting on Wednesday.
Northland's closest election waits on last cliff-hanger result
Three candidates vying for one seat on Kaipara's District Council are separated by only three votes.
Tasman's iwi relationships reaffirmed as council sworn in
The new Tasman District Council has been sworn in, with councillor Brent Maru appointed as deputy mayor.
Proposed government water reforms will cost ratepayers more - report
A report says it will undoubtedly see some councils facing continued downward pressure on their credit ratings.
Nelson council prioritises economic recovery after 'winter from hell'
As the new Nelson City Council was sworn in on Thursday afternoon, returning mayor Nick Smith put the economic recovery of the city in his sights.
'This isn't safe': Homeowners stuck in dispute with council
One homeowner is renting elsewhere and paying a mortgage on a house she hasn't lived in for two years. Audio
Transport gap to Akld Museum a problem, local leaders say
South Auckland leaders say better public transport access to Auckland Museum and its taonga is needed.
Rates could go up for properties that get new granny flats
Rates could be raised for properties with granny flats, an economist says, after new rules were passed allowing people to build structures up to 70 square metres in their yards.
'All but inevitable': Wellington's new mayor on 'super city
Andrew Little also wants to put a proposal to review the Golden Mile plan.
Council in 'state of limbo' while court considers seat recount
Porirua's mayor-elect, Anita Baker says the council can't get started on business until the contested seat is sorted.
'Forever chemicals’ found in Greymouth dump leachate
The council says the discovery has reinforced its opposition to resource consents for a private dump company.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
What happens if a mayor resigns mid-term?
Explainer: The Auckland mayor backtracked after saying he might hand over the reins before his term was up. But what would happen if a mayor quit mid-term?
How Mahé Drysdale rates his leadership as mayor
Local Democracy Reporting asked the mayor and councillors to rate their performance out of 10 in seven key areas after 14 months on the job.
Tens of thousands of households in arrears on council rates
The latest consumer price index data revealed rates are up 8.8 percent year-on-year.
Right wing factions win majority of New Plymouth council seats
Craig Ashworth reports from neighbourhoods around New Plymouth/Taranaki. Audio
Building law shake-up gives hope to Rotorua's historic Blue Baths
Mayor Tania Tapsell says reforms may finally bring Blue Baths back to life.
'Safer, greener and more welcoming': Mayor heralds new town centre
Last week's site blessing, led by Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, marked the beginning of stage one works of the Lincoln $10.4 million town centre upgrade.
