Local Council

Hutt City Council has been engaged in costing exercises and a review of project affordability and cost-efficiency.

Some Christchurch City councillors are under the belief money falls out of the sky, the mayor says.

Cleaning up graffiti at a recently-opened south Auckland playground has cost more than $20,000 in just over a year.

Just over 1000 South Wairarapa residents and ratepayers have signed a petition with the request.

The Nelson Surf Life Saving Club has welcomed a council decision for the club to own its new facility.

Three of Whakatāne's high-end businesses fear months of flood protection works starting early next year could shut their doors forever.

One of New Zealand's smallest newspapers is fighting for its life after the local council decided to move most of its advertising to an out-of-town publication.

The Transport Minister says the announcement is a "significant milestone" which will unlock land for housing in the Waimakariri district and provide more reliable connections to key freight hubs and…

Some Auckland public transport users say they will stick with their AT HOP cards to retain the discounted fares.

The council would take control of communications, marketing, legal and finance functions and set its strategic direction.

Whangārei District Council says it's looking into reports about councillors' comments on social media relating to the hīkoi - but won't say if any formal Code of Conduct complaint has been lodged.

A coronial inquiry is being held at Hastings District Court to decide which issues will be considered by the coroner looking into the 12 deaths caused by the cyclone.

Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store.

A toxic weed spreading like wildfire through Northland pastures can cause "serious health problems" if stock eat it.

A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.

Westport accountant Frank Dooley has lost his defamation case against Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine.

A 2023 bylaw says people can camp at the Wairau Diversion for "two consecutive nights in any four-week period" - but freedom campers have found a workaround.