Local Council
Landslide in Gisborne could fall at any time, public warned
The council is warning people to avoid a section of the Hangaroa River.
Gisborne council votes to keep Māori wards, public poll to take place
Many councillors said their decision to retain was made to represent the 54 percent Māori population in Gisborne who have historically been under-represented at the council table.
More than 100 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish counted in Hamilton
Old mattresses, abandoned whiteware and decomposing nappies are among the mountain of regularly disposed of at illegal dumping sites in Hamilton.
Business to offer AI cameras for front of buses
A US company that puts AI-enabled cameras on the front of buses to try to stop cars from blocking bus stops has entered the New Zealand market.
Ex-councillor wins legal battle against council over pines
A former Marlborough councillor has overcome the final legal hurdle after taking the council to court over management of pines on his land.
Failed transport hub: Tauranga council appeals High Court decision over costs
Tauranga City Council is awaiting a new trial date in its bid to recoup millions of dollars lost in a failed transport hub.
Wellington councillors walk out, refuse to vote on controversial project
"I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here," one of three councillors who left a vote on pedestrian crossings says.
Three Canterbury councils unite for water plan
The Kaikōura, Hurunui and Waimakariri councils announced they will create a water services delivery plan together, once the new water legislation comes into effect.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August 2024
On today's episode, the government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform, Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what… Audio
Tokomaru residents seek reassurance over water quality
Residents in the small Horowhenua settlement of Tokomaru are seeking reassurances over the state of their drinking water. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August
On today's episode, the women's team pursuiters won silver in the track cycling earlier this morning, we hear from team member Ally Wollaston and Nathan Rarere brings us all the latest action from… Audio
Kaipara District Council votes to scrap Māori ward
The Kaipara District Council voted to scrap its Māori Ward at a tense meeting in Mangawhai on Wednesday. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
Tokomaru residents told not to drink tap water due to lead
Tokomaru residents are under being told not drink their town water supply, after test results showed unsafe levels of lead. Horowhenua District Council chief executive Monique Davidson spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Councillor calls for review if further funding sought for Cathedral rebuild
It comes amid lingering questions about the project's financial backing, including whether the government will relieve an $85m budget shortfall.
Kaipara District Council votes to scrap Maori Ward
The Kaipara District Council has voted to scrap its Maori Ward, at a tense meeting in Mangawhai today. At least 150 Maori ward advocates gathered outside the council building during the extraordinary… Audio
Elevated levels of lead detected in Tokomaru water supply
The council has issued a do-not-drink notice to residents in Tokomaru town today and the waiting game is now on to see what further testing reveals. However, as Jimmy Ellingham reports, not everybody… Audio
Kaipara becomes first council to scrap Māori ward
Tense scenes unfolded as at least 150 demonstrators gathered while the council voted.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August 2024
On today's episode, the Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Maori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz has just… Audio
Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Councillor-turned-MP Jamie Arbuckle said he received "a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities" when he announced he would donate his council salary.
Kaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori ward
It has become the first council to do so under the new rules in a tense meeting.
