Local Council
Dunedin councillor loses legal battle over parking ticket
A Dunedin councillor who took legal action against his own council over a spat which started with a $12 parking ticket has lost his case in court.
An altercation between councillor Lee Vandervis and… Audio
First of 'several' three waters bills introduced to Parliament
With local body elections coming in October, the contentious reorganisation of drinking, waste and stormwater can be expected to attract a lot of heat.
'High trust': Rotorua Library going fines-free
Rotorua Library is following the trend of about 19 others nationwide opting to remove fines on late books, in an effort to focus on literacy "enablement" over enforcement.
No 'budget blowout' but pressure on Ashburton's civic centre build
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says there has been no budget blow out at the new library and civic centre.
LDR Rotorua: plans to sell reserves for housing
It's time for us to catch up with one of the reporters from the Local Democracy Reporting Programme. This morning we're in Rotorua with Felix Desmarais. Audio
Phil Goff's last Auckland Council budget: Climate, water, trees and rates
As he unveiled his last budget, Auckland mayor Phil Goff signalled that revenue losses may spark future rates rises
'Bite the bullet' - Christchurch residents split over stadium $150m budget blowout
Christchurch locals have a tough decision on their hands about a $150 million budget blowout to the city's long-awaited stadium. Audio
Planned Christchurch stadium faces yet another budget blowout
Christchurch has a big bill to contend with, if it still wants the multi-use stadium that's been in the works since the earthquakes 11 years ago.
The problem-plagued project has blown out another… Video, Audio
Bromley stench: Council's support package rollout 'absolute shambles'
Bromley residents say the rollout of Christchurch City Council's support package for those living with the stench from a damaged wastewater plant was "a massive fail".
Bromley locals say support package rollout plagued with issues
A massive failure - that's how Bromley residents are describing the first day of Christchurch City Council's support package for those living with the horrendous stench from the damaged waste water… Audio
Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark enters race for top job
The Invercargill mayoral race has thrown up another curveball, with deputy mayor Nobby Clark now entering the fray.
Rachel Reese stepping down after three terms as Nelson mayor
After three years as deputy and nine years as mayor, Rachel Reese says it's time to set a new course.
Pre-panel with Conor English and Sue Kedgley
Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Kedgley talk to Ashburton District Council manager Steve Fabish about a kerb causing issues in the mid Canterbury town, discuss how we decide on baby names… Audio
Bromley stench: Council's financial support offer 'an insult' - residents
Christchurch residents living near an odorous broken-down wastewater plant say they're insulted by the council's offer for financial support.
Westport flood protection could cost $23 million
A $23 million hard circle embankment option for the proposed Westport flood protection scheme, has been presented to key stakeholders.
Rotorua reserves housing proposal: Council in talks with Kāinga Ora in September
Rotorua Lakes Council and Kāinga Ora discussed the sale of Rotorua's reserves for housing as early as September 2021, documents reveal.
Kaikohe hīkoi for peace amid rising gang violence
Community leaders in Kaikohe will lead a hīkoi through the town centre this morning calling for peace amid rising gang violence.
A collective of hapū will place a rāhui on the town in response to the… Audio
17 homes in Levin red stickered after tornado
More than a dozen households in Levin are still unable to return to their tornado-struck homes.
20 of the 51 properties reported damaged have been red stickered - 17 of which are residential.
Three… Audio
Queenstown mayoralty hopeful: 'We need more diversity and voices'
A former lawyer who shone a light on sexual harassment in the legal profession is standing for the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty.
Former New Plymouth councillor calls for land to be returned to hapū
Peter Moeahu says part of Hickford Park was wrongly taken from Puketapu hapū and should be returned by New Plymouth District Council.
