Council

Auckland Council is no closer to deciding on its Budget, after a full day of debate on what parts to put out for public consultation. The plan proposes rates rises, overhauling public transport to… Audio

The government has a goal to grow aquaculture to a $3 billion-a-year industry. But red tape – and red flags – stand in the way. Audio

Otago correspondent Tess Brunton discusses another temporary closure of Oamaru Emergency Department, due to doctor shortages. And down in Gore, an $11,000 attempt to patch up relations between mayor… Audio

The Gore district finally has a council all in same waka and paddling together - at least that's the official line.

Last night, the council's rebellious contingent backed down from their plan for a… Video, Audio

In Gore there's been a big backdown on a move to express no confidence in the mayor, Ben Bell.

The 24 year old mayor and the council's chief executive, Stephen Parry, haven't been speaking for… Video, Audio

A community board chair says she's seen Gore District Council staff behave unprofessionally towards Mayor Ben Bell, and they've been less than helpful to the community board as well.

Nicky Coats is… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Is the push-back against karakia out of order? A look at why some councils don't want it, and why they should use it.  Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

We check in on the western Bay of Plenty after the heavy rain that's been soaking the upper North Island - which roads have been badly effected, what's happening with the freight train that derailed… Audio

Stuff Senior Auckland Affairs Journalist Todd Niall talks to Kathryn about the main issues facing the Auckland Council and the City of Sails this year under Mayor Wayne Brown. This includes the… Audio

Auckland Council CEO Jim Stabback says staff cuts are "inevitable" as the organisation seeks to meet its $270m budget shortfall. 

"I think it's inevitable as we think about how we refine our… Video, Audio

"A battle against rate rises and service cuts" - Auckland councillors have been debating how to plug a $270 million financial hole.

Mayor Wayne Brown is determined the burden won't be passed on to… Video, Audio

Outside our bigger cities, Aotearoa's smaller centres are seeing stacked races and fraught local issues. Audio

Wellington's regional council has unanimously backed a proposal to set a binding emissions target and, if passed, will become the first regional council to do so. It's new Regional Policy Statement… Audio

The Governors Bay community weren't going to accept a Christchurch council decision to close the 140 year old jetty following earthquake damage in 2011. Nick Harwood's part of the group and handily a… Audio

As we head towards another local body election Local Government New Zealand says councils in this country have a diversity problem. Jesse talks to NZ's youngest councillor, Sophie Handford. Audio

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson is a third generation farmer from Huntly who has served on the council since 2001 and has been Mayor since 2010. Today we're going to dig a bit deeper, and hear… Audio