Local Council

Anna Mowbray - of Zuru toys fame - and former All-Black Ali Williams' plans for a helipad have riled up the local community.

The Whanganui District Council is organising a candidate information evening with a Māori focus ahead of local body elections later this year.

Flood maps used in a controversial plan change in Tauranga will be updated after 20 parties lodged three appeals with the Environment Court.

The land was still saturated after recent rain, meaning there was potential for further slips, council controller Brent Smith said.

So far, two councillors have confirmed they will run for Ruapehu mayor.

Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.

Far North District councillors have ordered an independent review of a Kaitāia water project dogged by delays and cost overruns.

Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building.

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The land at Omaui holds special significance to Māori but other residents were concerned about retaining the view.

Tauranga city council says they will assess potential repair and renewal options this week.

The New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki councils want to form a single council-controlled organisation to handle water deliver across their regions.