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The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch

12 February 2026

The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch

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Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges
	9 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges... more

Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure
	8 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure... more

Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin
	5 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
	4 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs... more

The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money
	3 Feb: The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money... more

The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
	30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes... more

Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui
	28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui... more

The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide
	25 Jan: The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide... more

The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear
	24 Jan: The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear... more

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08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure ++++++++++++++

05 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin +++++++++++++

24 Feb: Wellington's mayor says he'd be comfortable swimming on Wellington's southern coast - on current information available +++++++++++++

12 Feb: The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch ++++++++++++

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Today's News

Cricket:
The Black Caps admit they took some time to celebrate their big Twenty20 World Cup semi-final win over South Africa at Kolkata 14:57

International:
Air travel may be disrupted by the Iran war for months. This is why 14:57

Golf:
Kiwi golfer Nick Voke (like folk] is soaring at the Japan-Australasia Championship in Auckland, after a blemish-free second round 14:47

Entertainment:
John Davidson's home was burgled while he was away in London attending the BAFTAs ceremony 14:35

International:
US 'accelerating' war in Iran as Israel threatens to 'bring hell' to Lebanon 14:07

National:
English doesn’t need protecting in New Zealand – but other languages do 14:07

Entertainment:
Lindsay Lohan and her family are "safe" in Dubai and she is "praying for peace" after the city was shaken by Iranian missile launches 14:05

International:
Death toll mounts as war spreads to more than a dozen nations beyond Iran 13:47

Law and Order:
Police have arrested one young person in relation to an aggravated robbery in Castlecliff, Whanganui, but they're still hunting for more alleged offenders 13:47

Entertainment:
Seth Rogen wishes he didn't have to accept Catherine O'Hara's Actor Award after her death 13:35

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