Local Council

The Dunedin City Council will go out for consultation on a proposal to sell a historically significant, but vacant building that is costing $122,000 a year to maintain.

Two people per month on average have been trespassed from the new library and civic centre prompting the council to introduce a new code of conduct.

After almost 130 years Hāwera has a new $20.1 million library incorporating a visitor information centre, cafe and art gallery.

Many bottle shops and supermarkets in Auckland are gearing up for a stricter cut-off time to sell alcohol just as the festive season kicks off.

The High Court granted an interim injunction, which prevented the the sale of Tauranga's marine precinct from being completed.

The injunction is aimed at stopping "interference" with sewerage pipeline construction near Rotorua - which implications for protests against the project.

The government has indicated it will explore the option of capping rates - but many have objections.

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…