Local Council

New Zealand's national water authority has for the first time ordered a council to intervene in a private water supply it says is failing to address basic safety concerns.

Iwi leader Snow Tane lost by just 21 votes.

While Craig Mackle was re-elected as Kaikōura Mayor, he was not yet sworn in, and could not declare a civil defence emergency during Thursday's weather.

Environment Canterbury is rolling out millions of dollars' worth of flood resilience projects across Mid and Selwyn districts.

Residents have been asked to conserve water as the Omoto Reservoir hits critically low levels.

Tim Macindoe wanted the ceremony brought outside as a symbol of the new council being more visible and approachable to the community.

The decision to pause is pragmatic but also disappointing, says the Conservation Board chairperson.

He might have hung up his mayoral chains, but his life in the public eye could be far from over.

Twenty-four of the 42 councils that were required to hold a referendum voted to remove them.

Snow Tane placed second in Kaipara's mayoral race by a margin of just 21 votes.

A local election candidate claims a rival competitor created fake social media accounts to attack him and other candidates.

Access has been restored to communities in Ruapehu District who were isolated by flooding and storm damage.

Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.

It is a "pre-summer pothole blitz".

Attendees of a life-changing art studio for those experiencing mental distress say it would be "a crime" if a funding shortfall forced it to make cuts.

The department would "respond in due course".