Local Council
Flood retreat policy for at-risk Porirua homes on the table
Porirua City Council is moving forward with its flood retreat policy, but how it will be financed is still uncertain.
Anger at Hawke's Bay council decision to defer dam consent fees
Opponents of a dam development in Central Hawke's Bay say a regional council decision to defer consent fees is a concern for the future.
LGNZ launches voter guide as extremists stand for local elections
A first of its kind campaign is being launched today that will help voters in local body elections identify conspiracy theorists and extremists. Audio
LDR Mid Canterbury: funding shortfall for new Ashburton bridge
Our chance to catch up on news from regional New Zealand now and this morning we hear from mid-Canterbury with the Local Democracy Reporting Programme's Jonathan Leask. He told Nasthan Rarere local… Audio
Satanist council candidate says don't trash the underworld
Scott Phillips is satanist and an "extreme wedding" celebrant. He's also standing for Whanganui District Council.
Vandalism not the way to win votes – Nándor Tánczos
Whakatāne mayoral candidate Nándor Tánczos has asked people to stop making alterations to opposing candidates' election signs on his behalf.
Anti-government group accused of trying to hijack meeting
Conspiracy theorists attempted to hijack a public consultation meeting yesterday in Greymouth for the draft Te Tai o Poutini Plan (TTPP).
Auckland Council's latest financial results signal tough times ahead
The Auckland Council Group's latest results show it has managed to weather the worst of the pandemic's storm.
South Waikato auditioning in Parliament for a funding boost
The South Waikato District is showcasing itself in Wellington this evening in Parliament's Grand Hall. The council, local iwi Raukawa, community and business representatives are seeking co-investment… Audio
'Extremely challenging’ time in store for West Coast council
A rush of late nominations for the Buller ward of the West Coast Regional Council has seen 10 candidates put their hands up, but two outgoing councillors say there are challenges ahead for the area's…
'Alarm bells' ring in Napier council while other mayoral races go uncontested
The local government elections in Hawke's Bay are in two different worlds - with some set to be a tough race and others a foregone conclusion.
Hawke's Bay elections head in different directions
The local government elections in Hawke's Bay offer two different pictures - with some set to be a tough race and others a foregone conclusion.
Two mayors have been able to glide through to new terms… Audio
LDR Gisborne: gold kiwifruit growers charged higher rates
Our chance to catch up on news from regional New Zealand now and this morning we're in Gisborne with the Local Democracy Reporting Programme's Matthew Rosenberg. He's been looking into why kiwifruit… Audio
Anti-vaccination candidates vying for political clout
A lack of local council candidates has given those with fringe views the opportunity to gain real political clout.
Anti-vaccination group Voices For Freedom has urged supporters to stand but not to… Audio
'I own it man': Council candidates stand by controversial posts
A Gisborne mayoral candidate is standing by a controversial picture on social media which shows him standing in a hazmat suit with a swastika on the front.
'A little bit more outrageous': Rotorua's mayor prepares for next chapter
After nine years, Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick will step away, marking the end of more than 20 years in public life. What is Chadwick's political legacy, and who is the person behind the headlines?
By-election needed due to incomplete nominations
The expense of a by-election for the Tāneatua Community Board could have been avoided if prospective candidates had followed advice not to leave their applications to the last day.
Plan change will enable greater intensification around Tauranga
A proposed plan change in Tauranga that could see local shops become town centres with six storey buildings is out for consultation.
Hamilton City mayoral candidate denies links to Voices for Freedom
Donna Pokere-Phillips, who is co-leader of the Outdoors and Freedom Party, regularly shares content from anti-vaccination campaigners on her social media platforms.
Marlborough residents still isolated after floods
Some Marlborough residents remain almost completely isolated a week after the region declared a state of emergency.
Many properties in the Sounds can only be accessed by helicopter or boat while… Audio
