Local Council
Wayne Brown wants stronger govt response to retail crime in wake of fatal stabbing
The mayor of Auckland wants the government to rethink how it handles retail crimes following the violent death of a dairy worker.
Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson on cutting costs
Auckland Council's fiscal hole just got $25 million deeper overnight according to the Mayor.
Wayne Brown says the Reserve Bank forecasts unveiled yesterday have blown the city's budget shortfall out… Video, Audio
'Frustration' over delay in defining emergency housing
Some Rotorua district councillors have expressed frustration over waiting for a government ministry to provide work on a definition of emergency housing, which would help the council enforce its…
Council spending on 1080 bait factory revealed
The West Coast Regional Council has spent over $370,000 on "specialised improvements" to a 1080 factory building it owns on the outskirts of Christchurch.
LDR Gisborne: abandoned yacht San Rosa's owner still MIA
Time to check in with the Local Democracy Reporting programme and this morning we're in Gisborne with the one and only Matthew Rosenberg. Matthew has been trying to solve the mystery of the San Rosa… Audio
Govt moves to address Three Waters 'confusion'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern admits part of the government's Three Waters bill has caused confusion, and she has asked whether it can be clarified.
Auckland man fined for removing protected pōhutukawa tree
An Auckland man's been fined more than 50,000 dollars for getting rid of a protected pōhutukawa tree on a beachside boulevard.
Cole Arnott had contractors chop down the tree on his Takapuna property… Audio
Gore mayor to not claim travel costs for his private personal assistant
The Gore District mayor is no longer asking the council to cover the travel costs for his private personal assistant.
'We will get it done': Construction of new museum and art gallery to be sped up
The Invercargill City Council has voted to fast-track building of the new Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
Labour considers voting age change for council elections
Labour ministers are considering whether to allow 16-year-olds to vote in council elections - an easier task than for central elections.
LDR Northland: Mangawhai's infrastructure feeling pressure
To Northland now where the seaside town of Mangawhai is starting to groan under the weight of all the Aucklanders who have been flocking there. Nathan Rarere spoke with Local Democracy Reporting… Audio
West Coast council justifies ‘shovel ready’ plans
The government is "very supportive" of the West Coast council using its $22 million funding for flood protection projects.
Sports needing indoor courts a priority for help from $13.4m fund
Auckland Council is inviting community groups to apply for grants to develop sports and recreation facilities in the region.
Auckland Council committees structure worries councillor
An Auckland councillor is worried that changes announced by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown could reduce scrutiny of city affairs. Wayne Brown stamped his authority on Auckland Council yesterday, axing… Audio
Wayne Brown lays down law over makeup of Auckland Council committees
Mayor Wayne Brown is stamping his authority on Auckland Council, axing some committees and limiting the numbers on others.
Wayne Brown stamps mark on Auckland Council committees
Wayne Brown has stamped his authority on Auckland Council, axing some committees, and limiting the numbers on others.
There are three fewer committees now, and fewer people on them.
Our reporter… Audio
Making Manawatu a more desirable tourist destination
Manawatu wants to have more tourists , launching a new campaign Manawatu 2.0 promising to be "heaps better" than version one. Chief executive of the region's economic development agency Jerry Shearman… Audio
'It's going to be an enormous job' - Waka Kotahi working to identify trouble spots on Ōpōtiki District roads
Waka Kotahi has told Ōpōtiki District Council it is aware two state highways in the area have 'significant issues' and it is assessing whether the alternative routes relied on in emergencies are fit…
LDR Malborough: district council consulting on wheelie bins
To Marlborough now where we join Local Democracy Reporting programme journalist Maia Hart, who's got news about wheelie bins! Audio
'Zelensky Way' - teen calls for change of Russian Embassy street name
As tensions escalate in the Russo-Ukrainian War, one young New Zealander says Aotearoa should be doing more to condemn the conflict.
