Local Council
Kaipara council votes to disestablish Māori ward
The Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Māori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning. Te Manu Korihi reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Group fights to save Cambridge Water Tower
A group of residents hope to sway the council in favour of saving the 122-year-old tower.
Selwyn residents asked to imagine area in 100 years
Where do you see your community in 50 years? What about in 100? That's the question Selwyn District Council in Canterbury is asking its residents in the Waikirikiri ki Tua Future Selwyn project. The… Audio
Māori leader calls for mayor's resignation over Māori ward move
The council will potentially be the first council in the country to get rid of Māori wards under legislation passed last week.
Porangahau residents concerned stopbanks won't protect homes
Residents in the Hawke's Bay township of Porangahau are worried the Regional Council's proposed stopbank plan won't protect their houses and precious marae from future floods. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
New Plymouth councillor says has car was shot with slug gun
A New Plymouth councillor says his car was shot at with a slug gun. Councillor Murray Chong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Council re-affirms decision to establish Māori ward
It will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level, the mayor says.
'Outraged this oppressive behaviour continues': Iwi on potential Māori ward removal
Ngātiwai chairperson Aperahama Edwards says doing so would be significant, not just for Northland, but for all of Aotearoa.
Northport appeals decision to refuse consent for major port expansion
Northland's port company is appealing a decision to refuse consent for a major expansion, saying the commissioners made a series of errors when they ruled it would have serious adverse effects on…
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns cost of water set to balloon
A rural council that hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash is warning that the cost of water services is about to balloon.
Errors in car park building design cost council $19m
Now, three engineers are facing negligence allegations at a disciplinary hearing.
Nelson council investigating options for library, civic centre and community hub
In March, the council unveiled a proposal to develop a $90 million community facility after revelations two of the council's main buildings were nearing the end of life, becoming increasingly…
New Plymouth District Council cuts more than 200 jobs
So far, the "transformation" has cut $7 million from the operating budget, the district council's chief executive says.
Push to resurrect Waitākere Ranges tourist train
West Auckland councillor Ken Turner is hoping to give the Rainforest Express a new lease of life.
‘Naming and shaming’ illegal dumpers a success, despite privacy concerns
Enforcing fines and exposing offenders on social media is deterring illegal dumping in Māngere, but community leaders say more education is also needed.
Hamilton's renowned themed gardens to begin charges for out-of-town visitors
Out-of-town visitors have only weeks left for free visits to the themed area of Hamilton Gardens.
'We do not and will not identify as Paeroa': Rural Hauraki reject representation changes
Hauraki District Council mayor Toby Adams said the community has spoken.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson would not predict the decision but said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Tauranga's council's only woman elected to become deputy mayor
A councillor let the news slip just before mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale was able to officially announce it.
Auckland Council invests $47m into parks and community facilities
The funding will provide for upgrades and the development of new facilities.
