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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Local Politics articles  Local Politics
    Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges
     9 February 2026
    Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges
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    Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure
    8 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure... more
    Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin
    5 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin... more
    Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
    4 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs... more
    The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money
    3 Feb: The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money... more
    The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
    30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes... more
    Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing put on leave as Trump says mayor is 'playing with fire'
    29 Jan: The Trump administration is trying to manage a national uproar over Alex Pretti's killing and officials' subsequent comments about the 37-year-old nurse, who they accused of "domestic terrorism".... more
    Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui
    28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui... more
    A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?
    26 Jan: A sweeping reform of New Zealand’s local government sector promises efficiency, but raises questions about accountability, representation and decision-making.... more
    The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide
    25 Jan: The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide... more

     Most Popular Recent Local Politics News
     21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately ++++++++++++++++++++
     28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui ++++++++++++
     25 Jan: The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide +++++++++
     24 Jan: The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear ++++++++
     26 Jan: A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken? +++++++
     29 Jan: Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing put on leave as Trump says mayor is 'playing with fire' ++++++
     30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes ++++++

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