Local Council
Road repair costs leave councils feeling the pinch
Severe winter weather is wreaking havoc on the state of Aotearoa's roads.
Govt urged to heed 'pragmatic' insurance plan to deal with flood risks
Local Government New Zealand is backing a plan by the country's largest insurer, IAG, to speed up efforts to reduce flood risks in the face of climate change.
Concerns raised repeatedly before Christchurch scrap metal fire
People who live near a scrap metal yard that went up in flames in Christchurch last night say they had repeatedly raised concerns about crushed cars at the site.
The blaze broke out at National Steel… Video, Audio
Nelson Mayor update on weather impacts overnight
Nelson is in a state of emergency and a welfare centre has been set up for people needing to leave their homes. The Matai River breached its banks on Wednesday afternoon and around 70 properties were… Audio
No female candidate for New Plymouth mayoral elections
It is the first time since 2013 that no woman has put themselves forward for the New Plymouth mayoral role.
Emergency operations centre set up in Golden Bay
Heavy rain warnings for Buller and Westland were upgraded to red by MetService yesterday, with the chance of dangerous river conditions, significant flooding, and slips blocking roads and possibly… Audio
Buller district rain update as wild weather looms
The Buller District was the subject of a Red Heavy Rain warning issued by the MetService yesterday, a forecast that was followed by a regional state of emergency for the West Coast.
Westport… Audio
What inspired Marlborough's Māori ward candidates to run at last minute
The region is set to have an extra councillor this coming term after two nominations for Marlborough's Māori ward came in at that last minute.
Senior cyclists help lead way towards Auckland's transport emissions reduction goals
Auckland Council's big transport plan to get people on their bikes or feet has big aims but faces the challenge of getting residents on board.
The plan aims to get people out of their cars if the… Video, Audio
Tauranga dog attack: Council appeals judge’s decision
Tauranga council believes the judge focused on the victim of the attack rather than the responsibilities of the dog's owner.
Minor mayor candidates compete for media coverage
Auckland is chocker with mayoral candidates.
There are 22 of them and some are having a hard time getting the attention they think they deserve.
Jonty Dine caught up with a few. Audio
Bus drivers back councils possibly taking operations ownership
Bus drivers are backing the possibility of councils taking ownership of public transport operations.
The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils… Audio
Bus and Coach Association doesn't want councils owning public transport
The Bus and Coach Association says the Government's plan to allow councils to take ownership of public transport assets shows an "appalling disregard for businesses".
The Government has unveiled its… Audio
Auckland mayoralty race becoming 'a cult of personality', minor candidates say
Auckland's minor mayoralty candidates are arguing they are not being given a fair shake in comparison to their high profile counterparts.
Could Rotorua's Blue Baths have stayed open?
The former leaseholder of Rotorua's 'iconic' Blue Baths says new government advice shows the council could have left the building open while a plan was made for its future.
Councils able to take ownership of public transport services
Councils will now be able to take over ownership and operation of public transport services.
The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils to own… Audio
Nelson residents urged to prepare for rain
Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris with the whole of the Tasman District expecting to be affected.
Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke… Audio
Accessible Toilets
Have you ever been out and about needing to go to the loo but there was no public toilet in sight? Well in Nelson they hope to solve that problem with a new initiative. Audio
Auckland Mayoralty Race
Auckland's mayoral race is heating up after Leo Malloy surprised everyone by dropping out on Friday. Candidate Viv Beck joins us tonight to talk about her campaign and calls for her to step aside. Audio
'Significant changes' ahead for Tauranga’s CBD
Revitalisation of Tauranga's city centre is "absolutely critical" for New Zealand's fifth largest city and the council has released a plan to ensure it.
