Local Council
Transport bosses provide Auckland projects update, Mayor calls report horror story
Staff from Auckland Council, City Rail Link, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail met today to provide updates on a number of transport projects across the super city, amid what the Mayor is calling a…
Maurice Williamson defends decision to cancel council expenditure committee's first meeting
The Auckland City Council is facing a $295 million budget shortfall for next year, and yet its expenditure control and procurement committee won't be meeting next week because they have nothing to… Audio
Auckland councillor unhappy first expenditure control committee meeting cancelled
The Auckland City Council is facing a $295 million budget shortfall for next year, and yet its expenditure control and procurement committee won't be meeting next week because they have nothing to… Audio
LDR Rotorua: possible end to emergency housing issue
Local Democracy Reporting Programme time and this morning we're sad to say is the last time we'll get to chat with Felix Desmarais in Rotorua, who's off to work at the Parliamentary gallery. Felix has… Audio
Kaipara mayor shuts down councillor's karakia request
The Kaipara District Council's first meeting since the local election has kicked off with a bit of verbal biffo between the mayor and a Māori ward councillor. Video
Auckland Council committee's first meeting cancelled as nothing to discuss yet
Auckland Council's new cost-saving committee has cancelled its first meeting - because there is nothing to talk about.
Hurunui seeks Three Waters funding while staying opposed to reforms
Councillors voted to apply to the Department of Internal Affairs for the council's share of Better Off Three Waters funding at a council meeting today.
Third member of Auckland Transport board resigns following Wayne Brown's appointment to mayor
Dr Jim Mather said his approach to governance was not well aligned with some of the new leadership in council.
Complaint about Chch mayor's election campaigning passed on to police
The complaint relates to Phil Mauger handing out thousands of Covid-19 tests to community members.
Bird poop puts council on notice
A number of high E.coli readings from samples at Masterton District Council's wastewater treatment plant are believed to have been caused by excrement from waterfowl.
'This is not okay': Pāpāmoa Beach residents angry after party damages dunes
Alcohol cans, bottles, pants, bras, and condoms were found scattered along the dunes after an 'all-night' party.
LDR Nelson: saga of Elma Turner library
Time to check in with the Local Democracy Reporting Programme now and this morning we're in Nelson with Max Frethey. Max has been looking into the saga of the Elma Turner Library. Audio
Gore mayor Ben Bell resurfaces after week of 'challenging discussions'
The country's youngest mayor has faced a number of controversies in recent weeks.
RMA replacement consultation timed badly - Napier mayor
The mayor of Napier believes the government is failing in its efforts to consult on important new bills to replace the Resource Management Act.
Snubbed: Wayne Brown's request for deputy PM to work with councillors turned down
Auckland's new mayor had wanted the deputy prime minister and other senior officials work alongside city councillors on key issues - but it was turned down.
Park covered with algae for decades reopens as natural play space
A Nelson park that spent decades overrun with weed and algae has re-opened today as a natural play area, with a floor-is-lava trail, teepee and a bird-watching hut. Video
Māori sail visit closes century old circle
A traditionally-woven Māori sail is coming to Urenui this weekend, completing a circle begun a century ago.
What do Invercargill's youth want for the city? Council finds out
Invercargill is making a pitch to young people in the city and trying to woo more to come live there.
Most of those around the council table are over the age of 50 - so they've set up a pop up kiosk… Audio
Majority of councillors oppose new mayor's choice of deputy
Gore's new deputy mayor is worried the council is projecting an image of dysfunction just weeks after the district's tight mayoral race was settled.
Controversy swirls around Gore's new mayor
Controversy is surrounding Gore's new mayor.
23-year-old Ben Bell became mayor after beating six-term incumbent Tracy Hicks by only eight votes.
Mr Hicks' sought a recount, but a judge dismissed his… Audio
