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Luxon misleads over cycleways being responsible for rates increases
Back in December 2024 in a social media post on LinkedIn, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blamed spending on cycleways for driving increases in local…
Council CE caught out in awkward hot mic moment
The Chief Executive of Kāpiti Coast District Council, Darren Edwards, has apparently been caught out by a hot microphone during the council’s livestream…
Local government elections finally delivers its silly season
Just when I thought this year’s local government elections were going to be relatively boring affairs, the last month has delivered a veritable buffet…
ACT council candidate can't answer question due to "Aotearoa"
It was a simple question on whether or not candidates thought Greater Wellington Regional Council should open up its workshops and briefings as…
SFO investigates allegations of fraudulent allocation of public funds at KCDC
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating a former employee of Kāpiti Coast District Council over allegations relating to the fraudulent allocation of…
Oversold or not, a shake-up is coming for local government
In the biggest hint yet that time is about to be called on the existence of regional councils , Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has repeatedly told…
Councillor channels Trump: attacks "political enemies", opposes transparency
One Kāpiti Coast District Councillor has echoed the rhetoric of US President Donald Trump in railing against her perceived “political enemies”.
Three Kāpiti mayoral candidates share views on amalgamation
Wellington local government amalgamation has implications for Kāpiti regardless of whether we’re in or out of a hypothetical regional entity.
Promises to slash rates increases without specific costings aren't worth the pixels they're projected on
It’s age old advice that isn’t heeded as much as it should be: if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably isn’t.
Simon Watts: The Minister Against Local Democracy
For a man who once sang a tune about the value of localism when it suited him, Local Government Minister Simon Watts now seems intent on stripping…
Coalition lays groundwork for local government amalgamations
In what may become the most consequential restructuring of local government since the 1989 reforms, the National-led Coalition Government has taken the…
Rates capping: lazy politics for lazy politicians
With Local Government Minister Simon Watts working on a rates capping policy to go to Cabinet before Christmas, it’s worth calling out the idea for what…
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