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Report from RNZ Christopher Luxon remains the leader of the National Party and the prime minister after surviving the second attempt to oust him…
New Zealand’s civil infrastructure construction industry will flock to the capital this week to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, tackle…
Report from LDR by Justin Wong The Upper Hutt City Council’s acting chief executive is taking the full job. The city’s councillors appointed Kat…
News from Kelburn Residents Association The Kelburn community is united in its opposition to a new 5G cellphone tower and associated cabinets pr…
Friday’s mayoral forum failed to reach agreement on how the region’s local bodies could be amalgamated. So instead, the Forum sent two conflicti…
Report from RNZ by Sammy Carter A dog owner says a sinkhole in Porirua is a serious injury waiting to happen, after her pet fell into the hole d…
Two Wellington City Councillors who supported a two-council (unitary authorities) model for the region are calling for that option to be given p…
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the importation of controlled drugs. It followed Wellington CIB executing a searc…
Despite Wairarapa’s councils being divided in their support for amalgamation proposals, all elected members agree on one thing: there was not en…
After their day-long meeting yesterday, the eight regional mayors will be sending two amalgamation proposals to the government. One is a region…
Eight regional mayors were meeting today in the Hutt City Council chambers to work out a local body amalgamation plan which they can offer to th…
Report from RNZ’s Checkpoint A group of primary school students have achieved something in minutes that many adults have attempted for decades –…
Porirua City Council today voted to submit an amalgamation proposal based on a single unitary council, supported by strong community councils, b…
Two Wellington residents forced out of their homes due to storm damage have been sent bills from Tiaki Wai – despite not using any water. Late y…
The two Hutt Valley councils are officially heading in opposite directions on the overhaul of local government. Lower Hutt councillors voted 11–…
View of Mātai Moana from outside Jeremy’s apartment Photo: Jeremy Rose by Jeremy Rose When I walk out my door in the mornings, the view is of Mā…
Wellington District Police have arrested three repeat offenders within the last two weeks for shoplifting in popular retail spots in Upper and L…
News from Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZT The Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand Incorporated (MAGNZ) is organising hundreds of riders to join…