Local Council
Kaikōura locals want pāua catch limit reduced
The Kaikōura community is concerned its pāua fishery is being stripped by huge demand from the public.
The fishery reopened in December for a three-month period for the first time since an earthquake… Audio
Northland businesses call for financial help
After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.
The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Audio
Water restrictions in place at Otago holiday spot
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says restrictions will remain until demand falls to more sustainable levels.
Auckland Lantern Festival to return with a roar
The festival to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Tiger will go ahead next month.
Open air fire ban comes into effect for parts of Otago
Lighting open air fires is being banned in parts of Otago from today, due to an extreme fire danger forecast over the weekend.
First lot of 25,000 Auckland activity vouchers to be allocated
The first tranche of 100,000 vouchers for Auckland attractions will be distributed today.
Loud Destiny Church protests irritate Christchurch residents
Protests and religious gatherings in a central Christchurch park by Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church and the Freedom and Rights Coalition, have left residents fed-up with the noise, and forced ratepayers… Audio
Tauranga water supply hits record low, hose ban possible
Tauranga's water supply has hit a record low with water usage rising 14.3 million litres above the daily average.
Rāhui in place at Manawatū River after drownings
More education on rāhui is being suggested after two people died swimming in breach of one on the Manawatū River yesterday.
Wellington rainbow crossing to get fresh layer of paint
The rainbow first appeared in 2018 in the capital and this is the first time it is being repainted, at a cost of $17,500.
Witnesses sought after Boer War cenotaph vandalised
The Thames-Coromandel District Council is appealing for witnesses after a century-old cenotaph was badly damaged.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining at Pakiri - council
Pakiri sea floor sand has played a major role in Auckland's construction scene.
Letters between officials reveal strained relationship on Three Waters
Newly released letters show that cracks in relations over the Three Waters reform appeared months before it was mandated.
Sir Tim upbeat despite turbulent year
"If I can survive this, I can probably do another three or four terms," Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said in June, from the comfort of his large, open office.
Tauranga City Council's to pay $30m over historic defective building claim
The council is among the parties that have settled for a confidential sum, avoiding a 10 week trial scheduled to start next year.
Ōpōtiki council makes plan to manage town's wandering horses
They're not quite wild horses, but Ōpōtiki has a problem with less-than-tame horses roaming freely in and around the town.
Earlier this year, the District Council mooted banning horses from the town… Audio
Mixed messages: mystery surrounds Shadbolt's work phone
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt's new work phone has been sitting at the council since early last year, unused, despite his claims he is soldiering on with one that is barely functional.
Safety concerns after Wānaka harbourmaster resignation
Wānaka Yacht Club says collisions on the lake are inevitable in the absence of decent water safety oversight.
This comes as Wānaka's harbourmaster Jeff Donaldson resigned after his concerns about… Audio
Pareora River supply turned back on after water discolouration
Timaru District Council is asking residents to reduce non-essential water usage to help refill the reservoirs.
Man's $90,000 bequest will fund bike park
Otatara man Derek Gostelow left the money to the Invercargill City Council to help fund community projects.
