Local Council

Whangārei is the only district council in New Zealand refusing to fluoridate among 14 nationwide.

While women account for 51 percent of Auckland's population, they hold only 37 percent of elected positions in Tāmaki Makaurau.

A 400-signature petition given to Tasman District Council opposes business and industrial zoning plans for the small rural community of Hope, just south of Nelson.

The Chalice in Cathedral Square was erected in 2001 and will cost $400,000 to restore.

A Taupō District Councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned her seat.

Two reports into the water entity released this week have found poor financial oversight and contractor management, and a maintenance spend far higher than some other councils.

On Tuesday Nick Leggett said he was "taking soundings" on whether he should resign.

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has reminded councils that workshops should be open to the public by default.

The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades.

The council was worried it could be a safety risk, especially in wet weather.

Tributes paid to the founders of Parihaka Pā, the Pai Mārire movement and Rātana Church.

One resident has compared the odour to "a sickening smell like dead carcasses".

Northland horse riders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new rule that would mean they would have to pick up their horse's poo.

It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson's forests is not so clear-cut.