Tag: Council
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Jules Radich Dies: Former Dunedin Mayor Obituary
Former Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich Passes Away The city of Dunedin is in mourning after the sudden death of Jules Radich, a prominent figure in local politics who shaped the city’s direction in recent years. Radich served as a councillor from 2019 to 2022 and as mayor from 2022 to 2025, overseeing periods of growth…
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What the EU Is Up To in 2026: Brussels’s Busy Year Ahead
Defence and security remain the priority From 2022 to 2026, defence and security have consistently topped the EU agenda. In 2026, Brussels will push ahead with a coordinated defence strategy that seeks to strengthen the bloc’s strategic autonomy while avoiding a duplication of efforts with NATO. The European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission have…
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Council and Construction Company Face Legal Battle Over Kew Recreation Centre Roof Collapse
Overview of the Dispute The Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse has set the stage for a high-stakes legal confrontation between the local council and the construction company responsible for the project. With the building’s roof suddenly failing, authorities are seeking answers about whether substandard steel, questionable engineering practices, or design faults were the root cause.…
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Sydney Councillors Quit Labor Amid Rate Hike Backlash
Background: A Local Hand in the Ledger The political tides in Sydney’s local government landscape have shifted after a decisive move by a key deputy mayor and another councilor who chose to leave the Labor Party. Their resignations come in the wake of a controversial rate hike proposal that has sparked broad public discontent and…
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Resource consent woes: West Auckland homeowners let down
Introduction: A new-build nightmare for West Auckland residents In a growing pattern across New Zealand, another group of West Auckland homeowners—ranging from young families to a single mother—are discovering that their newly built homes do not meet resource consent requirements. The revelation comes more than a year after the projects began, leaving families scrambling to…
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After the Storm: Invercargill Park Clean-Up Continues as Winds Toppled Trees
Overview: An Alden of Destruction in Invercargill Last week’s powerful winds left Invercargill’s parks littered with fallen branches, uprooted trees, and debris scattered across walking paths and open spaces. The scene was described by locals and council staff alike as “absolute carnage,” a stark reminder of nature’s force and the ongoing effort required to restore…
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Saint-Ours: Three-way mayoral race and contested council seats ahead of election
Overview: Saint-Ours prepares for a three-way mayoral race and contested council seats Saint-Ours residents are gearing up for a municipal election scheduled for November 2. The ballot features a three-way race for the town’s top post and several council seats where challengers are facing incumbents or each other. In addition, a trio of seats has…