Local Council
Councils expecting cutbacks due to hole in Waka Kotahi budget
Local councils are expecting cutbacks in transport infrastructure because of a $600 million hole in the Transport Agency's budget. Waka Kotahi says project costs are higher than estimated, while the… Audio
Councils expecting cutbacks due to hole in Waka Kotahi budget
Local councils are expecting cutbacks in transport infrastructure because of a $600 million hole in the Transport Agency's budget.
Waka Kotahi says project costs are higher than estimated, while the… Audio
The commercial solution to household green waste that’s not likely anytime soon
Marlborough's council may be looking to roll out wheelie bins - but a solution for ditching green waste at the kerb instead of carting it to the dump still needs to be found.
LDR Taranaki: impact of Maori wards in local elections
Time now to go to Taranaki for the latest from our local democracy reporter Craig Ashworth. Audio
Auckland Council warns illegal rubbish dumpers will be fined
They say one person's trash is another's treasure, but sometimes it's just junk to everyone.
And Auckland Council is warning people not to illegally dump it, or it could cost you.
Roadside dumping… Video, Audio
The gathering stormwaters: Pressure to reduce reforms to just two waters
After reading more than 6,600 submissions, a select committee today reports back on pleas to remove parks and sports fields and farmers' private stormwaters from the government's ambitious three…
Maurice Williamson lands key role on plugging council's budget shortfall
The new Auckland councillor will head the key committee charged with handling the city's budget deficit of $270 million.
Twelve nominations for Hamilton West by-election
The hard-slog for candidates hoping to become the new MP for Hamilton West has begun with just four-weeks before the by-election.
Twelve people have put their names forward, including the man who… Audio
Masterton council endorses hybrid road solution
A hybrid solution for an eroding coastal road has been rubber-stamped by Masterton District Council.
Auckland mayor meets council to discuss $270m budget shortfall
"The clock is ticking" - that was Auckland Mayor's message to the council as they met today to discuss solutions to a $270 million deficit in the proposed 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
Nelson City Council votes no on $46m riverside library redevelopment project
Nelson City Council has voted not to spend any more on the riverside library redevelopment and to consider removing the project from its long term plan.
'Unfortunate chapter': Unanimous decision made to axe reserves plan
A decision to revoke the reserve status of seven Rotorua reserve sites for development has been scrapped by a unanimous vote.
Nelson City Council assembles taskforce for post-deluge rebuild
The Nelson City Council has established a Storm Recovery Taskforce to deal with the rebuild the city is facing following the August deluge.
Porirua gets 'really needed' $204m infrastructure fund for new homes
An extra $204 million is going towards making more land ready for building homes in eastern Porirua. Audio
Timaru Council proposing to retain gambling policy
Timaru District Council is bucking the nationwide trend of local bodies cracking down on pokie machines.
Timaru tops the Canterbury region for the highest pokie spend per adult.
And a recovering… Audio
Porirua mayor thrilled at $204m infrastructure funding
The mayor of Porirua is breathing a sigh of relief with central government agreeing to chip in to major infrastructure upgrades.
The government has announced an extra $204 million will be invested… Audio
LDR Whanganui: hidden story of former mayor
Time to check in with the Local Democracy Reporting programme now and this morning we're in Whanganui with Moana Ellis. She's been looking at a fascinating and very sad story that's more than a… Audio
Councillor-elect uses unofficial document for council swearing in ceremony
A Far North District councillor-elect who used her own unofficial document at a swearing in ceremony, will on Thursday sign her organisation's official declaration.
Coast civil defence structure called out - '11th hour' and 'headless chickens'
The confusing structure of the region's civil defence organisation has been questioned by West Coast Regional councillors.
Race heats up as 12 people contest in the Hamilton West by-election
Twelve people will contest in the upcoming Hamilton West by-election.
