Local Council
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
Tauranga could face 'extreme' penalties over water flouridation
A Tauranga dog owner is disappointed at the lack of action after his dog was attacked - local democracy reporter Alisha Evans has the story Audio
Council blows cold on sauna-by-the-sea
Despite being "really entrepreneurial", a mobile sauna that started operating in Picton before it had consent will no longer be able to operate from its beachside spot.
Repeat flood victims call on council for help
"I consciously couldn't sell it to somebody, knowing that it's going to flood," St Kilda resident Ria Stout says. "How could you? ... It's flooded twice." Audio
'Essentially been allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
"Rotorua seems to keep missing out," Tania Tapsell mayor says.
Aucklanders asked for ideas on how to protect environment
New introduced species, like myrtle rust and caulerpa, are wreaking havoc - but should we even address those risks in the future?
'I think the board needs to look like Auckland'
A Pacific leader is determined to break the 30-year hold of the Communities and Residents ticket on the Entrust Trust Board.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Tauranga mayor's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew
Mahé Drysdale spent $41,409 on his successful campaign. But his rival and uncle, Doug Owens, spent the most at $56,012 on his own run at the mayoralty.
The big Dunedin clean-up
People in Dunedin are waking up to a massive clean up job after two days of deluge forced people from their flooded homes and created several slips. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 October 2024
In today's episode, flooding and slips have closed roads across Otago and residents are being advised to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary. A state of emergency has been declared in… Audio
Wellington warned of cuts if airport shares not sold
Wellington City Council has some tough choices to make it does not sell its airport shares, staff have told councillors.
'High risk to life' - Property owners say council must fix land still at risk
Auckland residents whose properties are in danger because of slips on publicly owned land have pleaded their case for a fix funded from council coffers.
Auckland Council to seek advice on funding to fix storm-damaged land
Auckland Council is to report on advice to find solutions to storm-damaged council land affecting private properties.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
In today's episode, Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain, the latest census data shows one in 20 New Zealanders identifies as part of the… Audio
Cruise ships expected to provide tourist boost in Whangārei
Whangārei is expecting a boom in the number of cruise ships that visit the city each year, bringing hopes of a major boost to the economy. Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio
Christchurch Business Association pushes back on food truck proposal
The Christchurch City Business Association is pushing back on a proposal to get more food trucks set up at the Art Centre. Association chair Annabel Turley spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio
Stewart Island clamps-down on parking
Increased parking enforcement on Stewart Island/Rakiura has been welcomed as a long time coming.
Exotic birds threaten local ecosystem: Study
Auckland Council fears large numbers of exotic birds are posing a threat to the local ecosystem. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Sixty properties still affected by slips from Auckland Anniversary floods
Twenty months on from last year's Auckland Anniversary floods, more than 60 privately owned properties in West Auckland are still affected by slips on council and Auckland Transport owned land… Audio
