Local Council
New mapping technology to help Auckland Council combat major flooding events
A low flying helicopter equipped with Lidar sensors has been mapping the city's critical waterways.
Resident clashes with council over noisy building site
The councils says there are no limits to the building site's operating hours as it is in an industrial zone.
Local elections are coming - Here's what you need to know
From playgrounds to cycle lanes, roaming pets to stinky rubbish, local authorities are responsible for planning and managing your city, town or district.
Council chief executive calls for more staff as goldmine delays bite
Following a raft of complaints about wait times for resource consents, the West Coast Regional Council has conceded it needs to take on more employees.
New Plymouth ponders first-ever PPP for inner-city revamp
The proposal includes removing the Metro Plaza, and the creation of a public walkway and footbridge across the Huatoki.
Mayor rejects dog taskforce amid calls for action from residents
Wayne Brown says he acknowledges the rising concerns about roaming dogs, but insists the council is already addressing the issue.
Light trail to celebrate Matariki goes on display
Auckland Council said the trail is guided by light and sound effects created by Māori artists.
Tai Rāwhiti hapū Ngāti Oneone six weeks into protest seeking land's return
An online petition supporting the hapū has over 1950 signatures.
Curious, concerned: Picton residents weigh in on SH1 changes
Picton residents have stopped by an NZTA display to show the proposed relocation of SH1 through the town.
Hawke's Bay residents outraged over proposed water rate hikes
Hawke's Bay has some of the highest rates in the country due to three waters, roading and debt servicing.
Why 'cute' pets are now included in pest management plan
The Bay of Plenty has added cute and charismatic critters to its pest list, along with changes to how other pests are categorised.
New service to support rough sleepers on the way
Wellington City Council has agreed to spend nearly half a million dollars on the "homelessness coordination service".
Rescued dump items go to struggling homes: 'It means everything'
Staff at The Dump Shop in Blenheim have been flat out, connecting households in need with furniture and appliances that were destined for the dump.
Emotions run high as local board bans off-leash dogs at popular park
Many protested the decision at the board meeting. Audio
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre gets $200,000 loan from council
The not-for-profit wildlife centre in Wairarapa recently put out an urgent plea for financial help.
Funding boost for Auckland's rare long-tailed bats
Funding from Auckland Council will help look after the native long-tailed bat, one of New Zealand's rarest and most vulnerable creatures.
Pest spike worries Wellington plan
A rise in the number of pests being caught on Transmission Gully, and the fear of ferrets, is concerning those wanting to make Wellington predator free. Documents released under the official… Audio
Wairarapa community rallying around Pukaha Wildlife Centre
Lucy Cooper from the Wairarapa Times Age has an update on the story of the financial troubles at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir Part 2
This half hour the panel hears from a Wellington bar owner who's refusing to get rid of a parklet, and a new pub crawl on wheels in Hamilton. Audio
LGNZ on new govt powers to override councils
Local Government New Zealand says it's unfair for the government to blame councils for a lack of housing growth. Hutt City mayor and Vice President of Local Government New Zealand Campbell Barry spoke… Audio
