Local Council
Tauranga denied bid to delay water fluoridation
The director-general of health has denied Tauranga an extension which would have allowed the city to delay water fluoridation.
Toroa Royal Albatross breeding season begins
Bells will ring across Dunedin at one o'clock on Tuesday to mark the start of the Toroa Royal Albatross breeding season. Otago Peninsula Trust and Royal Albatross Centre Ecotourism Manager Hoani… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio
DOC cancels expression of interest for Chateau Tongariro
Ruapehu's mayor Weston Kirton is deeply disappointed the Department of Conservation's has cancelled the planned expressions of interest for potential new operators of the beleaguered Chateau Tongariro… Audio
No bottle shops open past 9pm in new Auckland rules
Bottle shops in a number of Auckland centres won't be open past 9pm, LDR's Torika Tokalau shares the details of the counci's new policy Audio
Wellington Councillor calls for govt appointed facilitator to help council
Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert is again calling for a government appointed facilitator to help the council through the rest of its term. Councillor Diane Calvert spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ councils' debt levels weigh on creditworthiness of Asia-Pacific region
New Zealand councils in general are highly indebted, and the credit quality is deteriorating, S&P Global Ratings director Anthony Walker says.
Dunedin moves to introduce ANPR cameras to police car parks
The cameras will be used to enforce parking restrictions in the city and surrounds.
I sold car to walk to work, not pay bills - Wellington Mayor
Tory Whanau - who earns nearly $190K - said her recent comments during a long interview had been "taken out of context".
Tarawera sewerage scheme: Works restart, $400k added to project cost
There is 10 percent remaining on stage one of the $29m project that will see 446 homes connected to a wastewater reticulation system.
Otago council plan to continue, against ministers' wishes
Regional councillors have voted to continue work on the plan, despite ministers suggesting they hold off until the government confirms its policy direction.
Locals fed up with destruction of native trees
Brent Sheather says he has spent a lot of effort over many years into maintaining the steep bush-clad hillsides around his home, near Whakatāne.
Dump cleared but Mayor fears disaster
Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson says it is a disaster waiting to happen and should be closed.
Auckland Council looks to make Kaipara Harbour pest free
Auckland Council is looking to remove pests like possums, rats, and feral cats from 105,000 hectares around Kaipara Harbour. Auckland Council Natural Environment Team Manager Andrew Nelson spoke to… Audio
Town's only public pool to shut in summer
The pools at Ashburton's EA Networks Centre will be closed for maintenance for four weeks in January, and the public will instead have to use a school facility.
Claim council 'got it wrong' after drivers fined $5m
It's the most controversial road in Mt Maunganui and a newly elected councillor is asking why a major change was allowed to happen.
Lower speed limit coming for Auckland beach to deter ‘speedway’ behaviour
Karioitahi Beach will have a 20km speed limit in time for Christmas after a request from a local iwi.
'$9142 per step!' - Auckland mayor mocks cost of beach stairs
Wayne Brown has weighed in on a controversial set of stairs in Milford Beach.
Uncertain future for Oriental Bay Band Rotunda
The future of Wellington's Oriental Bay Band Rotunda is more uncertain than ever after the scrapping of redevelopment plans. Lambton Ward councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Locals disheartened over proposed toll road
Tararua Mayor Tracey Collis says locals are feeling 'incredibly disheartened' over a proposed road toll on their new Te Ahu a Turanga highway. Corin Dann spoke to Tracey Collis. Audio
