Local Council
Councillor looks for way to avoid Māori wards poll
Councillor Nandor Tanczos has denounced new Māori wards legislation and wants the council to seek legal advice.
Auckland Council using AI-driven cameras for stormwater management
Auckland Council is boosting stormwater management with AI-driven cameras as part of a $760 million initiative. Auckland Council's Head of Planning Nick Vigar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Consternation' at proposal for amalgamated councils
A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland's four councils could further distance the public from local politics.
The Panel with Ruth Money and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ruth Money and Allan Blackman discuss Nelson City Council's 'Freebie Friday' proposal and the origins of swear words. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: why do we follow the Law?
Right now the Palmerston North City Council is weighing up whether they have to follow New Zealand law. Audio
Solving the World's Problems: Solving Wellington's problems
Plenty to talk about with Dave Armstrong in Wellington. Some of the issues on Dave's mind: the pending sale of Wellington airport shares, high profile Wellington council staffers have handed in their… Audio
Community housing provider sought to take on pensioner flats
Rotorua's council is looking to improve its pensioner housing services - by removing itself as landlord.
Dunedin mayor suggests Dunedin Sound festival for city
Following the death of The Chills' frontman Martin Phillips, Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has suggested an annual music festival to keep the culture alive and support the city's modern music scene… Audio
Zombie fish discovered in Northland river
The health of a Northland river is in the spotlight following the discovery of so-called zombie fish and high levels of an unexpected pollutant. Peter de Graaf went to Dargaville to hear from worried… Audio
Proposal to merge Southland's councils could save money says mayor
A proposal to merge Southland's four councils into two is being criticised as giving ratepayers "hugs and rainbows" by Gore's mayor Ben Bell. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Access to doctors a growing problem for Northland
Dargaville Hospital continues to operate without enough doctors, Northland reporter Peter de Graaf updates the story Audio
'Over-governed': Mayor calls for merger of councils
The proposal would save an estimated $10 million annually.
Nobby Clark says sorry - again
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has ticked off his second and final public apology.
Fix on way for 92-year-old pipe in New Plymouth
The clay pipe has carried wastewater from Pukekura Park and 600 homes in the central city since 1932.
Watercare’s Clarks Beach wastewater plan faces pushback
A group tasked with protecting the Manukau Harbour wants Watercare to look at a longer-term solution for supporting the population growth in rural south Auckland.
The big insurance bill falling on Masterton ratepayers
The council says its secret settlement with Health NZ over Wairarapa Hospital defects is only one factor, and all local bodies are facing rising premiums.
Christchurch council to review dog walking bylaws
A professional dog walker fears her business could be in jeopardy if Christchurch City Council limits the number of dogs she can walk at any one time.
Council unanimous on keeping Māori ward
It's disappointing to be put in the position of having to vote on the ward's future, the mayor says.
Buller council releases heavily redacted audit
A forensic audit of the council's controversial Project Management Office has found "inadequate management" and a "lack of critical controls".
$1 farm track to form new walking trail
The Waimakariri District Council has given its backing to the new trail through farmland alongside the North Brook Stream, near Rangiora.