Local Council
Rotorua inner-city revitalisation: Civic plaza, sculpture and new courthouse among council’s ideas
A new "civic plaza" and sculpture, an arts precinct, cycleways and a wooden courthouse in a new location are among the council's vision for a revitalised city centre, documents reveal.
Clogged river a 'disaster', Gisborne council called out
Gisborne District Council has lost control of a river which frequently overflows and causes major issues for growers in the region, a resident claims.
Flood of new charges for excess water users in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council will begin charging households for excess water usage in the coming months.
More Māori land to be free from rates
A range of Māori land will be free from rates in New Plymouth if district councillors approve a revamp of the current rules.
Council keeps LGNZ membership in face of government's planned law changes
The West Coast Regional Council made the decision after a warning about the government's plans to change laws affecting councils.
Auckland Council left in limbo over $874m in NZ Upgrade funding
Auckland Council is waiting for the government to sign off on plans to reallocate $874 million originally earmarked for the Mill Rd project and Drury as part of the NZ Upgrade Programme.
LDR South AK: GP shortage forcing patients to hospitals
It's Local Democracy Reporting Programme time now and this morning we're in South Auckland with Steve Forbes. He's been investigating a big issue that we'll be taking a further look at a little later… Audio
Hawke's Bay Airport accused of keeping aircraft out
Turbulence is brewing in Hawke's Bay with accusations the region's airport is more focused on commercial business interests than actual aviation.
Calls to make political process more accessible for Māori and young people
Waikato leaders are calling for greater accessible voting methods as a way of lifting political participation amongst Māori and young people.
Concerns MP using his position to prepare for mayoral run
Concerns are being raised that Labour's MP for Rongotai, Paul Eagle, is using his position to prepare for a new job - mayor of Wellington.
Paul Eagle is surveying his electorate, asking locals what… Audio
Rotorua Reserves proposal: Some assessments based on anecdotal evidence
Rotorua Lakes Council says some of its assessments of reserves tipped for housing are based on "anecdotal information".
Housing not an option for Tauranga Racecourse land
Using the Tauranga Racecourse land for housing has been taken off the table, with Tauranga City Council commissioners removing it as an option for future use of the site.
No 'plan b' for fraught Christchurch stadium project - Crusaders CEO
There's no 'plan b' if Christchurch's hotly-debated multi-use arena is ultimately scrapped, according to the Crusaders chief executive.
The proposal's been passed to the public for their say on… Video, Audio
Christchurch residents get vocal about future of multi-million dollar stadium
More than 11,000 submissions have been received in the first four days of consultation on the future of a stadium planned for Christchurch.
Changes proposed for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to introduce a fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach on the West Coast. Auckland Council Manager of Regional Parks Scott De Silva… Audio
Developer suing Christchurch City Council over office block
A property developer is suing Christchurch City Council for $19 million over a blighted office block it wants to demolish in a busy central mall.
Two dozen court filings show claims and counterclaims… Audio
Opinion: Division remains as govt pushes forward with three waters
Opinion - The government is pressing forward with its plans to redefine how three waters infrastructure is operated in New Zealand through centralisation, but a faction of district councils, including…
Chch stadium: Complaints about lack of progress 'totally justified'
Crusaders' bosses have distanced themselves from their coaching teams' criticism of Christchurch officials around the planned stadium.
Council considers targeted rate for emergency housing providers
Some are concerned it means the system in Rotorua involving the use of motels for emergency housing will be long term.
Hawke's Bay councils mount campaign about Three Waters legislation
Hawke's Bay councils are launching a campaign on the controversial three waters reforms, getting locals to have their say, claiming the government has not listened to communities.
