Local Council
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
Omakau wastewater plant spills into Manuherikia River
Raw sewage from the Omakau wastewater plant was washed into the Manuherikia River for eight hours during a storm on Tuesday.
Central Otago District Council has confirmed the sewerage is now contained… Audio
Efeso Collins not pleased with website confusion
An Auckland mayoral candidate is blaming under-handed tactics during campaigning for a website upset.
A website under the domain name EfesoCollins.co.nz directs users through to LeoMolloy.co.nz… Audio
Free public transport: How would Collins, Molloy get it done?
As politicians they're poles apart, but two leading mayoral candidates share one thing - a headline policy.
Free public transport has been often debated in Auckland, now councillor Efeso Collins and… Video, Audio
Mayoral candidates offer solutions to liquor outlets problem
Mayoral candidates say the number of liquor outlets in south Auckland is an issue, but disagree about how to tackle it.
$1m funding to aid Wairarapa's Three Waters transitional costs
Wairarapa councils will receive a combined $1.1 million of government funding to ensure they have the resourcing necessary to implement the Three Waters reforms.
Court of Appeal throws out controversial Canterbury water bottling consents
A long-running Canterbury water stoush has been settled - at least for now - with the Court of Appeal yesterday throwing out controversial water bottling consents.
'Your people should be alright, they've raised the benefit' - Māori councillors say they face racism
It's something Local Government New Zealand says it has to confront as it tries to make councils more diverse.
LDR Whakatane:landowners prevent Kawerau King of the Mountain
It's time to head to the Bay of Plenty now where our Local Democracy Reporting programme newshound Diane McCarthy has been on the beat. Nathan Rarere asked why the Kawerau King of the Mountain race is… Audio
Nelson Council prepares for rising seas, climate change
As disruptive storms and major flooding events become more common, councils are looking at how to prepare for the impact of a changing climate.
Ardern on three waters reform: 'The status quo is untenable'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is keen "to see central and local government partner together on everything".
'Uniquely challenging time' for local government - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says local government is having to deal with major and rapid change but it is not insurmountable.
Nelson considers what needs most protection from rising seas
As disruptive storms and major flooding events become more common, councils are looking at how to prepare for the impact of a changing climate.
In Nelson, more than four-thousand properties are… Audio
Popular Southern mayors backing three waters
Three high profile and popular mayors in the lower South Island are putting their jobs on the line in the October local elections by refusing to reject the Goverment's controversial three waters… Audio
Ashburton river overflows into farmland again
The raging Ashburton River has again spilled into farmland swamping paddocks and frustrating farmers.
Last year's major flooding saw the same river leave debris, shingle and sediment all over local… Audio
Government sets aside $44m for councils for three waters
The government has set aside a $44 million dollars to help councils set up the controversial new Three Waters system.
Every council in New Zealand will receive at least $350,000 dollars of additional… Audio
Hastings mayor announces plan to run for role again
The current mayor of Hastings has put her hat in the ring for another three years in the job.
Former All Black Keven Mealamu to stand for Auckland Council
Former All Black Keven Mealamu is set to take part in this week's Fight for Life charity event, but he also has another campaign on the cards.
Councillors experiencing racism, discrimination on the job - survey
A new survey has revealed almost half of city and district councillors have experienced racism, gender discrimination or other forms of harassment.
More three waters funding aims to help councils with handover
A $44 million fund being offered to help councils transition to the new three waters system - at least $350,000 per council - is just bribery, Opposition parties say.
