The flood response in Wairoa will be at the centre of a rapid government review, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has announced this morning.
Friday, July 12, 2024The coalition government is pushing to pass a bill allowing local councils to disestablish Māori wards, or to hold polls on whether the ward should be continued.
Monday, May 27, 2024One mayor called the reversal, "at odds with their own values of fairness and localism."
Thursday, April 4, 2024Government plans for water reform replacement.
Monday, February 12, 2024“Local government is responsible to its residents and ratepayers and the government has no intention to involve itself in these matters," Simeon Brown says.
Friday, February 2, 2024But she's looking forward to working with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, she says.
Sunday, January 28, 2024