It means the matter will now go to a binding public referendum at next year's local body elections, with the result taking effect from 2028 onwards.

It means the matter will now go to a binding public referendum at next year's local body elections, with the result taking effect from 2028 onwards.

A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.

A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.

The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the...

Huntsville council voted unanimously to merge the wards of Chaffey and Huntsville for the 2026 election. During the Sept. 9 council meeting, Tanya...

Huntsville council voted unanimously to merge the wards of Chaffey and Huntsville for the 2026 election. During the Sept. 9 council meeting, Tanya...

Kaipara District Council says it should not have to rescind its decision to abolish its Māori Ward if the High Court finds it has breached...

Kaipara District Council says it should not have to rescind its decision to abolish its Māori Ward if the High Court finds it has breached...

The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.