Pacific Region • Kiribati • NauruBanaba Island mining plans shift as Rabi leaders say Australia firm out of the pictureThe Rabi Council of Leaders says it is now working with Kiribati and Nauru on a feasibility study for a proposed Banaba resource project, rejecting claims the proposal is linked to the Banaban Trust Fund.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
Local Democracy ReportingOnly 10 NZ councils pass top audit as new dashboard lifts lid on regions' performanceA first-of-its-kind national dashboard shows how councils stack up, with most receiving warnings or qualified audit opinions.Max Frethey, LDR ReporterTue, 28 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingToo early to say if council reforms will lead to job losses - PSAThe Public Service Association says it is premature to assess the impact of the Government’s proposed overhaul of local government.Sue TeodoroSun, 28 Dec
CommunityWho is really to blame for Wellington's council woesPacific Mornings' host William Terite says Tory Whanau is unfairly being blamed for all of Wellington City Council's troubles. William TeriteWed, 23 Oct
PoliticsHow to grow the next generation of Pasifika politiciansWith few Pacific local body politicians at this year’s LGNZ conference, those who attended say they need to develop their own Pasifika network. Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 23 Aug
PoliticsHow Tory Whanau regained her purposeWellington Mayor Tory Whanau has revealed to PMN News she's starting to look after herself better, after a torrid 2023.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 23 Aug
