Eyes are on Wellington City council, officially. The local government minister's appointing a crown observer to monitor and report back on what he has described as a shambles Things came to a head ...

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she'll stick to her priorities - even as central Government intervenes.  Local Government ...

Tory Whanau says her council will work collaboratively with the government, after its decision to appoint a Crown Observer.

"I hope this intervention serves as a reminder to councillors that actually, we all hold incredibly important roles on behalf ...

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its Long-Term Plan ...

The Government has informed me of its intention to install a Crown Observer to oversee the development of an amended Long-term Plan,” said Mayor Tory Whanau this afternoon. “I will ...

He says Local Government Minister Simeon Brown is considering official advice about the possibility of Government intervention, following the council's decision not to sell its stake in Wellington ...

“The Government has informed me of its intention to install a Crown Observer to oversee the development of an amended Long-term Plan,” said Mayor Tory Whanau. “I will shortly consider the draft Terms ...

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has received advice on potential Government interventions at Wellington City Council, ...

One year out from the next local body election, several candidates are considering challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s ...

Wellington City Council is not the only organisation facing problems. KiwiRail also announced this week it was offering ...

A new co-working space has opened that will see innovative local businesses based at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of ...