Local Council
Northland councils voice strong support for renewable energy zone pilot
Northland local government is strongly in favour of Tai Tokerau becoming New Zealand's first renewable energy zone pilot.
Community boards would be ‘great step forward’ in Hamilton
'Give Hamilton communities a voice' is the message from a Waikato Māori leader who believes community boards in Hamilton would be a great step forward.
Councillor quartet rejects Northland regional landfill's statement of intent
A quartet of councillors has refused to fully support the operation of Northland's major regional landfill south of Whangārei.
Ak Mayoralty candidate Leo Molloy launches campaign
Auckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy released what he calls "Auckland's comeback plan" at his first supporters' event in the city last night. The hospitality businessman is vying for the city's top… Audio
Auckland mayor denies claim fuel tax funds are sitting unused
Most of Auckland's regional fuel tax funds have not been spent, the National Party says, but Auckland's mayor is rubbishing the claim.
Tauranga faces double-digit rates hike
Tauranga's rates could increase 13.7 percent next year, with commissioners insisting it is necessary to pay for infrastructure.
Ruling on Whangārei council 'sad indictment', says former councillor
New Zealand's Local Government Commission ruling against district-wide voting for Whangārei's upcoming elections is a "sad indictment" on council decision-making, a former councillor says.
Napier Mayor updates overnight weather
The torrential rain continued overnight with the east coast of the North Island hit particularly hard. After a brief respite yesterday, it's been raining hard in Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay and it's… Audio
Wellington's fluoride fail
How did Wellington Water fail to fluoridate much of its water supply for months on end - and why didn't it tell anyone? Audio
Council axing QR codes in light of government changes
Marlborough District Council intends dropping QR codes at its facilities from this weekend.
Hurunui staff function guidelines under microscope
Departing council employees in the Hurunui, who have worked as little as six months, may be entitled to a ratepayer-funded leaving do with alcohol.
Deputy Mayor's shirtless faux pas
There were a few giggles and raised eyebows in a Hamilton City Council meeting on Zoom yesterday when the city's deputy mayor made a brief bare-chest appearance. Geoff Taylor, who is running for the… Audio
Heavy rain caused evacuations overnight in Tairawhiti
A state of emergency is still in place for the entire Gisborne region after torrential rain and flooding hit the area cutting power to hundreds and forcing people to evacuate their homes. It's still… Audio
LDR Taranaki: rahui on kaimoana extended
To Taranaki where a ban on gathering shellfish, that was put in place in January near Opunake, is to be expanded to cover nearly 40 kilometres of the Taranaki coastline. Hapu from Orimupiko Marae put… Audio
Councillors defy mayor's climate action opposition
Thames Coromandel district councillors have defied their mayor's opposition to signing the Climate Leaders Declaration.
Wellington Water under the pump over poor condition of network assets
While Wellington Water is falling short in the capital city, other councils in the region say they are managing the water company just fine because they are spending more.
John Minto criticises council for charging protesters $50k
Activist John Minto says Christchurch City Council's attempt to seek costs from protest leaders over the anti-mandate protest is "setting a match to democratic freedoms".
"I'm not aware of any… Video, Audio
Gisborne council goes to hearing over representation arrangements
Gisborne District Council is one step closer to introducing Māori wards at the next election, provided it gets its way with the Local Government Commission.
Tauranga commissioners earn $1.1m in a year
Tauranga's four commissioners have earned more than $1.1 million in the year they have been leading the city's council.
'Rotten families': Councillor lashes out over unsafe street
Two senior political leaders are frustrated over the lack of police and council action regarding violence in a Rotorua street.
