Local Council
Napier council hopes new bores will solve dirty water problems
Napier's council hopes brand new bores will help solve the brown, dirty water problems plaguing the city's taps.
One was blessed today and should be operational by mid-year.
But is that soon enough… Audio
Why one council is trying to change electoral law
Explainer - Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?
Hamilton City Council seeks feedback on its Disability Action Plan
A Waikato cerebral palsy advocate says the council must work with the disabled community when creating policies that directly impact their lives.
Nelson scraps long-awaited pride crossing
The council's initial proposal has been revoked after it was found it did not take into account the needs of blind and low vision citizens.
More tenders advertised for controversial civic centre
Masterton District Council has put tenders out for four key roles in its $30 million civic facility project.
Auckland street parking strategy set for public consultation
Despite fears many or all of Auckland's roads would lose their street parking overnight, only 3.25 percent are proposed to over the next decade.
Only three percent of Auckland arterial roads may lose some carparks
From Friday, Auckland Council will be asking for the public's feedback on a new parking strategy for the city.
Despite fears that many Auckland roads would lose their street parking, only three… Audio
Porirua Mayor excited for opening of Transmission Gully at last
The long-awaited Transmission Gully motorway is due to open to the public today. An idea that was first floated in 1919, the $1.25 billion project has been riddled with delays over the years under… Audio
LDR North Cant: upset over Waimakariri's fairy forest shack
It's the time of the week where we have a korero with our Local Democracy Reporters and with me this morning is Adam Burns of the North Canterbury news. Audio
Blocking consent for more helipads not possible, council planners say
Planners at Auckland Council are resisting calls for a clampdown on helipads on the eve of a key meeting, amid whirling discontent in the Hauraki Gulf.
Consent sought for Franz protection
The West Coast Regional Council has applied to itself for resource consent for first phase works of a Government-funded $12.3 million project along the Waiho (Waiau) River to protect Franz Josef…
Aucklanders let down by America's Cup move - Mayor
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the city's residents will be disappointed with the decision to move the America's Cup to Spain, but Team New Zealand's boss is defending the move. Audio
Chopper controversy continues on the Hauraki Gulf
'No' to a clampdown on helipads. 'Yes' to a first-up study to see if choppers are breaking the rules.
That 's what Auckland Council planners are proposing on the eve of a key meeting amid whirling… Audio
America's Cup: Phil Goff on America's Cup leaving Auckland for Barcelona
The next Americas Cup will be held in Barcelona in Spain.
A bid from the Government and the Auckland Council to hold the event on Waitematā Harbour has been turned down by Team New Zealand and the… Audio
Masterton residents called to protest civic facility project
Masterton residents have been called to join a protest against the council's $30 million civic facility plans and "save our stadium and our pools".
Carterton to charge for irrelevant information requests
Carterton District Council says it would charge $60 per half hour to answer requests in excess of one hour.
'Bizarre' property strategy leaves ratepayers out of pocket over scout den rental
Awakeri Scouts will be able to stay in their den for another 10 years, at a cost of $120,000 to the Whakatāne District Council.
Three waters: Iwi engagement 'severely lacking', mayor says
South Wairarapa mayor Alex Beijen says the government's consultation and engagement with local iwi regarding three waters reforms has been "severely lacking".
Springfield residents told to 'sit and wait' for fresh water supply one year on
Residents of a Canterbury town have not had a reliable source of safe drinking water for nearly a year - and three weeks ago began showering in a community hall.
Whangārei water rates to increase 30 percent
Water rates are to potentially climb by more than 30 percent as Whangārei District Council faces a $3.4 million double hit from the end of Marsden Point oil refining and extra three waters costs.
