Local Council
Poutini iwi oppose national parks extension through stewardship land review
West Coast iwi will be opposing extension of national parks in the region through the stewardship land review process, the West Coast Regional Council has heard.
Council tensions high over three waters co-governance
Tensions ran high during discussions on co-governance last week as South Wairarapa councillors prepared their submission on the government's Water Services Entities Bill.
Marlborough mayor John Leggett to step down, nominates deputy
Marlborough mayor John Leggett has confirmed he will not be seeking a third term at the upcoming local election, and has instead nominated deputy mayor Nadine Taylor.
Race for Waikato District mayoralty heats up
Current Waikato District deputy mayor Aksel Bech and wāhine Māori Korikori Hawkins will contest this year's mayoralty in the local elections.
New Plymouth mayor to stand for third term
New Plymouth's mayor says he wants another go in the job. Neil Holdom has worn the chains for two terms, and he said for the past year people have been...
Work to start on Invercargill's 'landscaped, attractive' new pathway
Travellers will soon be able to jet over to Invercargill Airport from the central city using a new shared pathway.
Dunedin council elections: Pair first to enter as nominations open
Nominations have opened for Dunedin City Council and first out of the blocks in the election race were two women both standing for council and the mayoralty.
Questions raised on who will fund new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch
Ōtautahi Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel says there are a range of options to help fund the new stadium including rates increases, asset sales, or co-investment.
Local elections 2022: Why youth should care
Many rangatahi get their first say in October’s local elections. The issues Aotearoa faces have changed recently adding more reasons that young people must defy turnout trends and information scarcity…
Call for clarity around flood clean-ups
West Coast Regional Council members have called for greater clarity for landowners doing their own emergency flood works.
Christchurch Mayor on vote to build stadium
After years of debate, Christchurch will finally get its new stadium.
The city council voted thirteen to three yesterday to sign a fixed-price $683 million contract for the 30,000 seat stadium.
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Christchurch Council approves extra $150m stadium spend
Christchurch City Councillors have voted to spend another $150 million to build the Te Kaha stadium for a staggering $683 million.
It could mean a hefty rate rise of $144 per year and the focus will… Audio
Canterbury Chamber of Commerce on new stadium
After a decade without a premier sports and music venue, Christchurch will finally get a new stadium.
The City Council voted yesterday to approve $683 million contract for the city's planned Te Kaha… Audio
Kaihautū to build relationships between Marlborough council and iwi
Hara Adams has moved to Marlborough to take up a 'heavy' position with the council as the new kaihautū, manager of Māori partnerships.
Hospitality NZ's Peter Morrison sings for new Chch stadium
Christchurch councillors have finally approved the multi use arena with the heavy price tag of $683 million.
It will be a 30,000 seat arena for sport and concerts. It's been an issue that's got… Video, Audio
Christchurch councillors give stadium plan the green light
Christchurch councillors have given the green light to build a multi-use arena, that's been 10 years in the making.
The fierce debate over Te Kaha, has centred around its price tag - which is $683… Video, Audio
Christchurch Mayoral hopefuls on stadium vote
Christchurch City Council will vote on whether to move ahead with plans for a controversial stadium today.
A fixed price of $683 million has been set by project contractors who say they are confident… Audio
Vote taking place on Christchurch Stadium today
It's been the talk of the town and today, Christchurch city councillors will vote on whether to build the contentious stadium Te Kaha.
The so-called multi-use arena comes with a huge $683 million… Audio
Christchurch stadium's price now fixed at $683m ahead of council vote
Christchurch City Council has secured a fixed price for a highly-controversial stadium.
LDR Gisborne: area records highest rates of hazardous drinking
We head to Gisborne Tairawhiti now which has been found to have the highest rate of hazardous drinking in the country. Nathan Rarere discussed the findings with Local Democracy Reporting Programme… Audio
