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The Remuneration Authority, which sets the rules around councillor pay and entitlements, has this year included a home security allowance for elected members.

New allowance for councillor safety – home security systems

For the first time, elected members can receive up to $4500 to buy and install home security equipment – plus $1000 a year for monitoring, call-outs, and repairs.

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Metallica at Eden Park.

Outrage as local board votes against more events at Eden Park

The venue is currently limited to six artists playing a total of 12 gigs a year.

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Lydia Oosterhoff is a human rights lawyer and senior associate at Cooper Legal. (Source: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham)

Ministry error exposes names of people seeking redress for sexual abuse

The ministry has removed the link to documents naming the five, but Google searches of the names were still bringing up the MSD information in the search engine's AI summary yesterday morning.

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Amid the 45-minute media conference on local government reforms, reporters asked Bishop about ongoing National Party leadership rumours.

Watch: Exasperated senior MP adamant he's not rolling Luxon

Speculation surrounding the prospect of a coup has intensified in the past week given dissatisfaction within the National caucus.

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The 11 councils are the top tier of local government in New Zealand.

Govt plans sweeping changes to how regional councils work

Minister Chris Bishop said the changes were "the most significant changes to local government since 1989".

Tue, Nov 25

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In a letter, the former leaders said the turmoil has “tarnished our integrity”.

Former Te Pāti Māori leaders not prepared to walk away

Exclusive: In a letter, obtained by 1News, the former co-leaders and presidents say they want to salvage the divided party.

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Man charged over speargun carjacking spree in Auckland

Police said the man arrived at a house on Wyllie Rd in the suburb of Papatoetoe and attempted to open the front door just before lunchtime.

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Simon Dallow signs off 1News for the last time with a final message

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Simon Dallow at the desk of 1News at Six for the final time.

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Rockfall on SH59, drivers urged to use Transmission Gully

A rockfall has triggered restrictions on State Highway 59.

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Community rallies behind pub after liquor licence lost

The Castlepoint Hotel at Whakataki in Masterton is appealing the loss of its liquor licence.

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Plan unveiled for $50m revival of Waiwera Thermal Springs

The design included 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.

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Housing, patrols, and cleaner streets: New action plan for Auckland CBD

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