Local Council
Christchurch council offers million-dollar support for Bromley
Christchurch City Council has approved a million-dollar support package for residents living directly around a damaged wastewater treatment plant.
A fire in November last year has left rotting… Audio
Police Minister on rising gang tensions, shootings
Police Minister Poto Williams talks to Lisa Owen about the rise in gang tensions and recent shootings at houses.
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Heavy police presence in Kaikohe as gang tensions rise
And the gang turf war's spread beyond Auckland to the Far North town of Kaikohe.
Police there say they've seized a pistol and meth in vehicle stop. And there's now a heavy police presence in the… Video, Audio
'A pretty big glass ceiling to break': Māori councillor wants top job
First-term councillor Dinnie Moeahu is joining New Plymouth's mayoral race.
Dunedin surfers get safer access to St Clair Beach
The Dunedin City Council is installing new stairs at St Clair Beach for surfers, as existing access can be dangerous.
Chch residents affected by waste water plant to get $1m
Christchurch City councillors have voted unanimously to provide the funding, and 3380 households in the worst affected suburb of Bromley will be able to get a share from Monday.
Buller flood recovery gets funding boost
Cabinet approved $294,000 and has allowed the council to use underspend from an $8m government funding package provided following the July 2021 floods.
LDR East Coast: Tokomaru Bay legal land owners, homeless
Time to check in with the Local Democracy Reporting programme and this morning we're in Gisborne with Matthew Rosenberg. He told me the latest from a story in Tokomaru Bay, where people who are… Audio
Masterton District Council land sale progressing
Masterton District Council has unanimously supported selling 4.2 hectares of land to be developed for public housing.
February flood erosion cost mounts in West Coast
A "lot of potential work" is seen necessary to repair and improve stopbanks on the Whanganui River flats near Hari Hari.
Legal action sought against Rotorua emergency housing motels
An accommodation stoush is building up steam in Rotorua. The local council is seeking enforcement orders against nine emergency accommodation providers. But the legal action could leave 65 families… Audio
West Coast council grills Local Government NZ president
Local Government NZ has assured it is working for the interest of West Coast councils on the issue of three waters reform.
Rotorua council takes legal action against motels
An accomodation stoush in one of New Zealand's top tourism meccas is now starting to get ugly. Audio
Nelson homeowners waiting for report on fault line risks
More than 5000 homeowners in Whakatū Nelson, will learn this week if their properties could be susceptible to liquefaction or fault rupture in an earthquake.
Wairarapa wastewater treatment plants not compliant
All three of South Wairarapa's urban wastewater treatment plants are non-compliant, documents from Wellington Water show.
Carterton Council launches campaign for more local candidates
Criticising our politicians is close to a national pastime, but are you all talk or prepared to put your hand-up for a spot on your council?
Local body elections are coming up in a few months, and… Video, Audio
Public anger over bus lane fines halts council meeting
A Tauranga City Council meeting came to an abrupt stop after a disgruntled public gallery heckled the commissioners over the Links Avenue trial.
Nine candidates vying for Auckland top job
Nine wannabes are contesting the Auckland mayoralty this October. We've heard a lot from Efeso Collins Viv Beck and Leo Molloy but what about the rest? Jonty Dine reports. Audio
Candidates debate underway for Tauranga by-election
Roads and Māori health got the most attention at the first candidates debate ahead of next month's Tauranga by-election. A small well-behaved crowd of about 50 gathered last night to hear what… Audio
Mixed feelings in New Plymouth over Kainga Ora development
The New Plymouth mayor says there's mixed feelings in the community about a social housing development in the CBD despite a massive need for it.
The 45-unit apartment blocks are being developed for… Video, Audio
