Politics

Ōtaki Community Board member, Jackie Elliott says changes made to the Local Government Reform bill during its third reading in Parliament require close scrutiny to […]

By NZLG editor, Graham Hawkes No punches were pulled when the Wellington Region Local Government Review Panel delivered its judgement on local government in the […]

Social issues campaigner Jackie Elliott has swept to a substantial win in the Ōtaki Community Board By-election. Ms Elliott won 1223 votes with nearest challenger […]

In a surprise response during question time two of the three Ōtaki Community Board by-election candidates told a full Ōtaki meeting they favoured the introduction […]

Greater Wellington Regional Council will be relocating from its earthquake prone premises in Wakefield Street. The Council formally approved the shift at its meeting today, […]

Surprise doors opened for anti water meter campaigner Jackie Elliott when she attended the Ōtaki Community Board meeting on August 7th.Ms Elliott, concerned with the […]

Have your say on the future of local government in our region When: Thursday 30th August, 5.30pm-7.30pm Where: Paraparaumu Public Library, 9 Iver Trask Place, […]

New rules governing local body elections could be in place before the end of next year. The Government’s confirmed it will reform existing laws following […]

The needs of ratepayers and residents in the Wellington region are the focus of an issues paper released today for public feedback by the independent […]

From Nigel Wilson – Greater Wellington Regional Councillor, Kāpiti. I would like to send a personal vote of thanks to all the Volunteers who add […]