Local Council
$3m overspend frustrates Tasman councillors
![Transport and water supply repairs were driving Tasman District Council's maintenance budget towards a $3 million overspend. Photo: Max Frethey. [via LDR single use only]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--ZqXh9kWm--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1739666088/4KBW6E2_Tasman_District_Council_scaled_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy.
Bikes and tourists an accident waiting to happen - Waiheke cycle group
A cycling advocate on Waiheke island says that without cycle lanes, the area's narrow roads, tourists, bikes, pedestrians, wine and speed, are "an accident waiting to happen".
Ancient Greek style citizen's assembly to decide pool's fate
Whanganui is to establish a citizen's assembly to consider the future of its outdoor swimming pools, following public outcry against a proposal to close Whanganui East Pool.
Martinborough speed review in limbo as community mourns fatality
One died and three others were injured on a stretch of road earmarked for speed reduction.
Town 'fed up' with ten year boil water notice
A town that has been under a temporary boil water notice for ten years, with brown water coming out of their taps, has New Zealand's water regulator wading in. Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss: A hikoi taking place to protest the obstetrics closure at Whakatane Hospital, the school lunch collective's… Audio
South Wairarapa mayor on fatal Martinborough crash
The speed limit on a stretch of road that claimed the life of a cyclist in Wairarapa has been under scrutiny for years, according to south wairarapa mayoral hopeful Dame Fran Wilde. South Wairarapa… Audio
Speed limit on road where fatal crash occurred questioned
The speed limit on a stretch of road in Martinborough, where a cyclist on a four-seater bike died yesterday, has been under scrutiny for years - with a mayoral hopeful calling for urgent change… Audio
Battle over Kāpiti coastline heads to Wellington High Court
Local ratepayers dispute the local council's version of flooding and erosion risk along the coast.
Waimakariri mayor: Rejected projects should not be fast-tracked
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says government should not undermine council decision-making processes.
The Panel with Aimie Hines & Tim Batt (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines & Tim Batt discuss: the Cook Islands soon to be signed deal with China, and the news Wellington's Begonia House is to be saved. Aimie… Audio
ECan to promote testing of private water wells
An estimated 250,000-300,000 private wells are used for drinking water in Canterbury.
Council votes to save Wellington's Begonia House
The greenhouse, built in 1960 to house exotic plants at the city's Botanic Gardens, faced demolition as the council sought to save money as part of its long-term plan amendment. Audio
Water restrictions in place for some Queenstown Lakes residents
The limits are being enforced because of significant and sustained demand this month.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 February 2025
On today's episode, the United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO, the union… Audio
Wellington City Council reveals Golden Mile design
Wellington City Council has revealed the final design for the Golden Mile upgrade on Courtenay Place, but a contractor for most of the project has not yet been hired. Nick James reports. Audio
Wellington's Begonia House given second chance
The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance. Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents 'shocked' over speed limit increase in Nelson
Residents and parents in Nelson are shocked at the Government's move to increase the speed limit along a busy stretch of State Highway six in Atawhai, that runs past a primary school. Samantha Gee has… Audio
McDonald's denied consent to open Wānaka restaurant
McDonald's New Zealand is not ruling out appealing a decision from Commissioners, who decided not to grant consent to open a restaurant in Wānaka. Wao Aotearoa Charitable Trust general manager Monique… Audio
Whangārei still holding out against fluoridation despite directive
Whangārei District Council has again refused to put fluoride into the district's water supply, despite the government saying they have to.
