Local Council
Brown, Swarbrick discuss financial outlook, safety in Auckland
They committed to work together on immediate steps to improve safety and vibrancy in Auckland's city centre.
Museum closes after being deemed an earthquake risk
The building's Grade D rating means it is 10 to 25 times more likely to represent a risk to occupants in the event of a seismic event than a new building.
National Party downplays Hamilton West by-election chances
National is insisting the Hamilton West by-election will be a "three-horse race" as both parties downplay their prospects of a win.
Waikato voters will head to the polling booths in just 50 days… Audio
Nelson City Council faces $60m bill for flood repairs - mayor
Nelson is facing years of recovery and the council faces an infrastructure repair bill up to $60 million dollars after August's floods.
New Mayors: Adrienne Wilcock of Matamata
This week we've been talking to a newly elected mayor every day. And today it's turn of lucky last... Mayor of Matamata Adrienne Wilcock. Audio
1920s scandal: Heritage listing could shed light on dark secret
The tragic and scandalous story of a 1920s shooting, a blackmailer, and a mayor outed as homosexual is being revived as part of Aotearoa's LGBTQI history.
Sharma saga: Hamilton West by-election set for Dec 10
The Hamilton West by election will be held on Saturday 10 December. The by election has been triggered by the resignation of Independent MP Gaurav Sharma, who was kicked out of the Labour Party… Video, Audio
Meeting with Ardern 'friendly, constructive' - Auckland mayor
"Friendly and contructive" was how Auckland mayor Wayne Brown described his meeting with the Prime Minister this morning. The mayor says he focused on his priorities of transport policy, law and… Video, Audio
Rotorua Mayor meets Housing Minister over emergency accommodation
Rotorua's new mayor has sat down with Housing Minister Megan Woods to discuss the city's burgeoning emergency accomodation. It's been a hugely controversial issue, with many of the motels along the… Video, Audio
'A new dawn' in Far North: Mayor, councillors welcomed with pōwhiri
Five hundred people gathered to pōwhiri New Zealand's first mayor to have also stood for a Māori ward, and his Far North District Council.
Prime minister meets with Auckland mayor and business leaders
Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland's mayor-elect Wayne Brown for the first time this morning.
Ms Ardern spoke to media after her meeting with the mayor outlining their main points of discussion, such… Audio
Safety concerns in parts of Central Christchurch
People say they don't feel safe in parts of central Christchurch, where brawls, assaults and theft have become commonplace.
An 18-year-old appeared in the district court yesterday facing an assault… Audio
Prime Minister and Auckland Mayor set to meet
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Auckland's new mayor Wayne Brown meet today.
The outcome of their korero will be watched closely - especially by transport and housing advocacy groups.
Reporter… Audio
New Mayors: Rob Scott of Southland District
This week we're talking to a newly elected mayor every day and this morning we're at the bottom of the country with the newly-elected mayor of Southland, Rob Scott. Audio
Mayor calls for Auckland Transport to change approach
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Transport needs to completely change its approach to better serve its communities.
By-election prompted by resignation of Westland councillor after 10 days
A Westland District councillor has tended his resignation 10 days after being voted in, saying doing the job would compromise his personal beliefs.
Three Waters: Industry representatives agree reforms are long overdue
While Water New Zealand Conference attendees thought the government's plan had merit, some believed it had not been well communicated or understood.
'There's been no transparency': Auckland Council flats for elderly remain vacant
More than a third of 150 flats Auckland Council has repurchased across 14 villages sit vacant, and the council has run out of funds to refurbish them.
Concerns about future ownership of Auckland Council flats
Auckland Council has run out of funds to continue its part in an own-your-own-home scheme it set up in the 1970s for those over 65.
One hundred and fifty flats will be affected and already 60 are… Audio
New Mayors: Whanganui's Andrew Tripe
This week we're talking to newly elected mayor across the country. And today's it is the turn of the man with the top job in Whanganui, Andrew Tripe. Audio
