The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is predicting there may be substantial rates increase for some Rodney District residents following the Government's decision to shift Auckland's northern boundary today.

24 August 2009 - A partnership between community work teams and the Kaipara District Council has led to a more convenient and streamlined rubbish collection service for rural residents.

3 July 2009 - Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker yesterday launched a comprehensive, easy-to-use accessibility map of the central city for people with disabilities.

10 June 2009 - Council water staff in Auckland are concerned for their jobs after the new Super City integrated water company requested lists of staff including age, sex, salary levels, CVs, and whether staff are union members, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford.

8 JUNE 2009 - The release of an obscure cabinet paper revealing a plan to gut local government and open the door to privatisation of assets has Green Co-Leader Russel Norman calling on the Prime Minister to rein in Rodney Hide.

7 April 2009 - "The Government has condemned 6000 local government staff and their families to more than a year of job uncertainty," says PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff.

He was responding to the Government's decisions on Auckland Governance released this afternoon.

31 MARCH 2009 - Public submissions on Waitakere City Council's draft 10 year plan open today, March 31.

The plan, also known as the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP), sets out the council's key priorities and projects over the next 10 years, and their estimated costs.

30 January 2009 - Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws today said that the Wanganui district council was expected to finalise its draft Ten Year Plan 2009-19 this coming Monday, "and that a vital part of the public consultation will be to give Wanganui residents the option of low, medium or higher rates r

22 October 2008 - The funding crisis affecting local government has shown the need for an urgent rethink on the narrow property based funding system it relies upon. Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers said:

Mayor back at the helm as storm hits

Thames-Coromandel Mayor Philippa Barriball has returned to full duties and is at the Civil Defence Headquarters in Thames urging residents to stay where they are and avoid any unnecessary travel.