Local Council
Map errors dog launch of combined West Coast councils' draft plan
Maps marred by embarrassing technical glitches have put a dampener on the launch of the new draft combined district plan for the West Coast.
'People are tired of the promises' - third candidate enters mayoralty race
The race for the Waikato mayoralty is shaping up as one of the most hotly contested positions in this year's local body elections.
Ban on some exotic parrots species is imminent in Auckland
Auckland is one week away from imposing a ban on breeding, buying and selling some parrot species.NZ President of the Parrot Society Hayden van Hooff talks to Jesse about what that will mean for… Audio
Auckland Council defers vote on parking strategy
Auckland Council has deferred a vote on plans to significantly reduce on-street parking spaces in favour of cycling and bus lanes.
More than 900 submissions came in during consultation, the vast… Audio
More helipads approved for Waiheke, Aotea/Great Barrier
More helipads have been approved for Aotea Great Barrier and Waiheke islands despite community opposition.
Locals are frustrated at the rate consents are being granted and aim to increase their… Audio
Ex-National MP Maurice Williamson seeks Auckland Council seat
A former National MP who resigned as a minister due to a "serious error of judgement" is now seeking an Auckland Council seat.
West Coast landowners reeling at new rules
Some West Coast landowners are reeling after receiving letters informing them of new legal planning rules affecting their land - leaving the Te Tai o Poutini Plan Committee scrambling today to…
12% Otago farms picked up by council over winter grazing practices
The Otago Regional Council says a recent compliance flyover of the region was positive but some farms photographed had issues which have been followed up with.
Tauranga MP wants agreement between Port, iwi
Tauranga's new MP is calling on the Port of Tauranga and local iwi to come to an agreement on how the port can expand.
Sam Uffindell wants the expansion to happen urgently saying the port has two… Audio
LDR West Coast: 3 territorial authorities to merge
Local Democracy Reporting time now and this morning we're in Greymouth with Brendon McMahon, who spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
'Right thing to do': Co-ownership of land 'elegant solution' - commissioner
A "significant step" has been taken to right a historic "betrayal" that occurred with an agreement for council and mana whenua to co-own land in the Tauranga CBD.
A plan to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing will hurt communities and local businesses, critics say.
A proposal to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing has been met with vehement opposition, with some claiming it would debilitate local businesses and bring Fenton St's problems to...
Nelson local irate at 30% rates increase: 'Out of step with reality'
About 2000 ratepayers in Nelson have been warned to expect a significant jump in their rates bill when it arrives this week.
Ak mayoral candidates on Saturday's motorway protest
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki led a thousand or so protesters on a march that caused major disruptions in Auckland on Saturday. Protest organisers said they wanted to cause "motorway mayhem in… Audio
Contact Energy pushed to provide plans for Clyde Dam by early next year
The Otago Regional Council has served an abatement notice to Contact Energy relating to the operation of Clyde Dam.
Local government conference: Focus on elected membership, co-governance and climate change
A district mayor says the local government sector is ready to launch into a future that embraces more youthful members, Māori and climate change action.
Drivers 'stressed, frightened' after machete wielded on bus
A union representative is calling for security guards' hours to be extended at bus stops in central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui after a passenger was caught carrying a machete onto a bus.
Molloy denies taking URLs from candidate rivals
The race for the Auckland mayoralty is heating up with candidates in a spat over a website domain mystery. Anyone clicking on efesocollins.co.nz or craiglord.co.nz is taken to a site showing the… Video, Audio
Palmerston North residents want something done with dilapidated former post office
Palmerston North's grand Edwardian former post office is now a crumbling eyesore, and its owner has rebuffed the council's efforts to get it spruced up.
The mayor and city residents are desperate for… Audio
Cycleway plans popping up throughout Wellington
More Wellington people are contemplating the likelihood that a cycleway will soon be running past their home or business.
While a court case has stalled work on the major Newtown-to-city cycle lane… Audio
