Local Council
Auckland Council's trial recycling scheme targets large plastic items
Inorganic collections may slowly be on the way out as the council launches a new plastic recycling scheme.
Kai with the Candidates - AK mayoralty hopeful Efeso Collins
For the past week or so we've been profiling the candidates vying to be the next mayor of Auckland, and this morning we hear from the man many see as the front runner to take the city's top job… Audio
Death by the bell: Wellington's infamous council debate held in funeral home
Death of democracy or death and democracy? Wellington's infamous council candidate forum got even more unconventional last night when it was hosted in a funeral home.
Decision on new housing intensification rules delayed by council
Passionate speeches against potential new housing intensification rules were delivered at a Christchurch City Council meeting, but the decision has been delayed.
Queen Elizabeth II: Young monarchist deeply saddened by death
Whanganui District Councillor Josh Chandulal-Mackay describes himself as a young monarchist and was deeply saddened by the death of the Queen.
The 27-year-old told Joe Porter he believes New Zealand… Audio
Wairoa mayoral candidate questions council's handling of electoral process
A Wairoa mayoral candidate engaged in an employment dispute with the district council he once worked for has again found himself in a difficult spot, this time over election hoardings.
McAnulty acknowledges impact of roading funding cuts
New Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty admits the impact of funding cuts to roading in Mid Canterbury is now being seen.
Far North District Councillors want more money spent on roads
Far North District Councillors want the government to write a cheque for hundreds of millions of dollars so they can get on with fixing their roading network.
Council representatives have just met… Audio
Councillors elected unopposed amid 15 percent voter turnout
The North Island town of Bulls is the epitome of local government apathy - its district councillors have been elected unopposed and turnout in a recent by-election was barely over 15 percent.
Napier councillors divided over leadership issues after successive CEO exits
Napier councillors are divided over whether there are culture and leadership problems at the council as the local body election looms.
Christchurch housing density: Tensions high before council vote
Tensions are running high in Ōtautahi as the city council prepares to vote on controversial new national housing density rules.
Christchurch council members consider their votes on housing density rules
Tensions are running high in Christchurch as the city council prepares to vote on controversial new national housing density rules.
Locals say the government is trying to force a… Audio
Greytown residents surprised social housing planned for Wairarapa
Many Greytown residents have been surprised to learn that a social housing development is planned for the Wairarapa township.
The Kāinga Ora website has information about its purchase of land there… Audio
Napier council leadership turnover questioned
Napier councillors are divided over whether there are culture and leadership problems at the council as the local body election looms.
There has been a revolving door with the council's CEOs - with… Audio
Hamilton city councillors complain about transport spending
Hamilton isn't getting a fair share of the national transport spending.
That's according to Hamilton city councillors Sarah Thomson and Dave Macpherson.
Hamilton's population is growing at a rate of… Audio
3 South Is councils union members join forces for better pay
For the first time, union members at three councils at the top of the South Island are joining forces as they enter collective agreement negotiations. The workers say they've had enough of being paid… Audio
'We don't have a housing crisis here' - Cantabrians push back on subdivision plans
A group of Cantabrians are taking their local council to court after it allowed a development to go ahead on prime farmland.
Far North Mayor John Carter ends half-century-plus local govt career
Far North Mayor John Carter (QSO) will not be slowing down much when he ends New Zealand's longest-serving currently-active government career next month; he will simply be changing gear.
Taiwan-born Auckland councillor claims China trying to stop him getting re-elected
An Auckland ward councillor is alleging there is overseas interference from China behind an effort to smear his reputation and keep him out of local government.
Small business owners expected to make significant turnout at local body elections
Small business owners are set to show a strong turnout at this year's local body elections, but there are concerns about fading support from councils.
