Local Council
Legal action launched over Wairoa flooding
A Wairoa business and a land owner are taking the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to court - seeking compensation for June's flooding. The statement of claim, filed yesterday, says 500 properties were… Audio
Legal action launched over Wairoa flooding
A Wairoa business and a land owner are taking the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to court - seeking compensation for June's flooding. The statement of claim, filed yesterday, says 500 properties were… Audio
Legal action launched over Wairoa flooding
A Wairoa business and a land owner are taking the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to court - seeking compensation for June's flooding. The statement of claim, filed yesterday, says 500 properties were… Audio
Introducing rust fungus to battle Chilean needle grass
After a thirteen-year wait, Marlborough District Council has had approval to introduce a rust fungus to help control a weed that has been harming farmers for decades. Audio
The Wellington region that will have the smallest rates rise
Although no increase is ever welcomed, these ratepayers have fared the best compared to other areas.
Nelson allows alcohol ads at international cricket games
The Nelson region has made it easier to secure international cricket - Max Frethey reports from the Tasman region Audio
'Devil in the detail' of housing reforms – Waimakariri deputy mayor
Government housing reforms are ''well-intentioned, but the devil will be in the detail'', says Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson.
Thorndon Quay carparks: Council's decision-making process flawed, court rules
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay, as the Court of Appeal takes aim at the council's decision-making process.
'I'm sure there's a better place for it' - Scrap yard causes tensions
People who live next to a Christchurch scrap metal yard piled high with wrecked car bodies have renewed their calls for the company to relocate, as a resource consent is considered.
Councillor facing complaint over 'anti-Māori' comments
Lee Vandervis allegedly objected to marae protocol and singing waiata and repeatedly mispronounced the word 'Māori'.
'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA cameras
One mayor is warning of "disastrous consequences" if police and councils lose access to the country's network of more than 1000 highway CCTV cameras.
Dead eels found in West Coast river
The West Coast Regional Council is again investigating dead eels below the Arnold River power scheme.
Council looks at changing controversial intensification plan
Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley discuss an Auckland tourism campaign that Mayor Wayne Brown deems "deeply embarassing" and season two of the… Audio
Wairoa incident raises liability questions for Coast councillors
The Wairoa incident - the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's role in not opening a river mouth - is under the spotlight and was front of mind during a recent meeting.
'Don't need bottle stores on every corner': New Auckland alcohol rules closer
It'll be easier to stop liquor stores being opened in some areas, but people needs to stay vigilant, a local leader warns.
ACT MP proposes stopping councils considering climate
ACT MP Mark Cameron has submitted a members bill seeking to stop regional councils from considering the negative impacts of climate change in consenting decisions. He spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Mayor calls for Civil Defence levy to help with ‘huge cost’ of disasters
Could a levy help fund local Civil Defence responses?
Council to cover $500k insurance premiums increase with rates
"It is frustrating that it has to be rates funded at this point in time," says Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor.
Marlborough Museum double-locked in 'ridiculous impasse'
The council has locked the main doors and kept the keys, while the historical society has padlocked the handles to stop council staff getting in.