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Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

With accusations flying thick and fast last year about supposed “dysfunction” and a “shambles” at Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stepped in and appointed a Crown Observer.

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Auckland Airport sale blazes trail for Wellington

Wellington Airport took down the government in the 90s, but selling will be easier this time around

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Design needs to be hospitable not hostile

'Hostile architecture' design tactics appear in banal, everyday elements and mainly go unnoticed by those they do not target. But their intent is to frustrate and restrict certain citizens, write Dr Hannah Hopewell and Logan Bunn

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Councils forced to consider asset sales as insurance premiums go through roof

The three 'i's of inflation, interest and now insurance hikes of up to 56% are tipping local authorities into an unprecedented cashflow crisis. Some are leaving halls, pools and libraries uninsured – or looking to sell them off. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Corporates and councils cut card surcharges – under duress

The Commerce Commission has persuaded phone company 2degrees to cut its credit card surcharge, but its competitor One NZ is refusing to budge. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Proposal to break central-local deadlock on Three Waters and climate

The Three Waters tensions are a symptom of a deeper democracy and legitimacy problem, says visiting author, that can only be addressed by allowing New Zealanders to participate in decision-making.

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Swimming instructors REFUSE to help child stuck in public pool railing

A swimming instructor told a panicked family friend it was "not our job" when they were asked rescue a three-year-old girl stuck in a railing at a public pool

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Feral pigs torment residents in New Zealand capital

Wellington City Council says feral pig population in suburbs has been expanding

The Independent UK

Planes grounded as severe weather warnings issued by MetService in New Zealand

Severe weather warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand, with 9m waves recorded off Wellington and heavy snow forecast for parts of the country.

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