Local Council
Gore councillors call for independent review
A long-standing councillor has resigned, and the mayor and chief executive are not on speaking terms.
Chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood, documents reveal
Emails and communication from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
Three Waters revamp: Mayors weigh in
Mayors say the government's changes to its Three Waters reform programme do make it more palatable - but some remain unconvinced.
AK Council was lacking in response to January floods
Aucklanders did not get the information, leadership or support they had a right to expect during a major crisis. That's one of the conclusions of a report by former police commissioner Mike Bush into… Audio
LDR BOP: district mourning loss of councillor Louis Rapihana
Time to check in with the ace reporters from the Local Democracy Reporting Programme now. This morning we're in Whakatane with Diane McCarthy. Audio
Faulty street lamps: We're treating this as a top priority, says Wellington City Council
Watch: Officials admit they should have told the public earlier about the risk posed by 17,000 faulty street lamps, which are liable to shear off in high winds. Audio
Millions in funding cuts to Rotorua council services proposed
"[The] council believe that within the overall district, there are already a number of viable community funders that can potentially better support community groups than [the] council," the draft plan…
More delays possible at Ashburton library and civic centre build
A sub-contractor going into liquidation is the latest blow to Ashburton's troubled new library and civic centre build.
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Mark Sainsbury (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and Mark Sainsbury discuss the review into Auckland Council's response to the January floods and the concerning results of the Freshwater 2023… Audio
Wellington City Council reveals 17,000 street lamps in capital prone to snapping
Wellington City Council has revealed 17,000 LED street lamps installed in 2018 across the city have the faulty adaptors which are prone to snapping.
Sacked West Coast Regional Council chairman returns with 'watch out' warning
Allan Birchfield left abruptly after losing the vote for the chair at an extraordinary council meeting on 28 March - his first day back after four months' leave of absence.
Company liquidation may further delay Christchurch sports facility project
Ōtākaro Limited says there may be further disruption to a Christchurch anchor project because a subcontractor has gone into liquidation.
Nelson council asks, what to do about a new library?
The topic of a new library has come before residents once again as Nelson City Council seeks feedback on its annual plan.
LDR Rotorua: rates set to rise by 7.2%
Time for out Local Democray Reporting part of the programme. Joining us now for the very first time in history of First Up is Laura Smith from Rotorua. Audio
Council defers more than $10m of projects to pay for cyclone repairs
Northland's worst-hit Cyclone Gabrielle district is deferring more than $10 million of planned work rather than almost doubling its rates to pay for major Cyclone Gabrielle damage.
New $68m Mangawhai wastewater scheme drafted
More than $22 million has been shaved off plans for a controversial wastewater scheme that would see Mangawhai sewage redirected into a golf course.
Iwi: It's now time to clean Lake Ōmāpere
Ngāpuhi are looking for words to be put into action in order to clean up Lake Ōmāpere.
Former Ōpōtiki District Councillor Louis Rāpihana dies
Tributes are flowing for former Ōpōtiki District Councillor Louis Rāpihana, who died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Christchurch councils work to contain another waterway spill
People in Christchurch are being asked stay away from the Curletts Road stormwater basin due to a waste spill.
Formal request to change name of Sonning car park to Opoia Pā lodged
Hamilton hapū Ngāti Wairere have lodged a formal proposal to change the name of a car park in the centre of the city.
