Local Council
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
Auckland Council unleashes roaming dog squad
Auckland Council has unleashed a new animal management team to deal with roaming dogs - especially those causing chaos at schools. Katie Fitzgerald reports. Audio
Hamilton Gardens fee upsetting nearby neighbours
Natalie Akoorie is RNZ's eyes and ears in the Waikato, she told Nathan about the latest changes at Hamilton Gardens. Audio
Could the building consent overhaul endanger lives?
There are concerns potential shortcuts could lead to "another disaster like the CTV building collapse".
Parking penalties jump 70% - so can you get out of them?
Parking penalties have jumped 70 percent around Aotearoa - but is it fair, and can you get out of them? Audio
Wellington businesses look to adapt to economic situation
Wellington businesses are adapting and changing to meet grim economic times in the Capital. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Auckland Transport reform? Mayor, Minister target 'culture of independence'
Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown feel the agency's "culture of independence... is unacceptable".
Hamilton or Los Angeles? Glitch hits parking kiosks
It is a new month and Hamilton was a new city - if you believed the parking kiosks, that is.
Mayors told two weeks ago Dunedin Hospital build was still all go
Bryan Cadogan says he was "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" at a forum. Audio
Parking fines rise for first time in 20 years
Drivers beware, from Tuesday, it's going to cost a lot more if you get pinged parking illegally. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
