Local Council
Covid-19: Christchurch Mayor hoping lockdown can be avoided
Delta has reached Christchurch, and a snap lockdown has not been ruled out after two unvaccinated people tested positive overnight.
The two are from the same household. One member had recently… Audio
Auckland, Timaru Mayors not happy with three waters reforms
The Mayors of Auckland and Timaru aren't happy with three waters reform and have come out against the government's plan to move forward with reforms.
The government is pushing ahead with plans to set… Audio
Mayors shocked mandating three waters reforms
Mayors around the country are describing their shock and dismay as they face being forced into the 3 Waters model by legislation.
The reforms will transfer the management of water assets from the… Audio
Government's Three Water reforms widely opposed in South Island
The Government's decision to push through the Three Water reforms is getting widespread opposition from South Island councils, with the move labelled by some as a confiscation of assets.
The whole… Audio
LDR Taranaki:Maori providers get direct funding to vaccinate
It's that time of the week when we have a look around the Motu and catch up with our Local Democracy reporters. This morning we're hearing from Craig Ashworth from Te Korimako o Taranaki. Nathan… Audio
Govt pushes on with water reforms, despite councils' opposition
Despite a flood of opposition, the government is going to force councils to get on board with their three waters reform.
The proposal's been about four years in the making and aims to dramatically… Video, Audio
Local Govt Minister says case for water reforms is clear
The Government is pressing ahead with its nationwide three waters reforms, making them compulsory despite stiff opposition from local councils.
The government will now set up working groups to guide… Audio
Canterbury councils spending big on communications
The amount councils are spending on keeping in touch with Cantabrians has gone up by as much as 82 percent in the past six years.
Canterbury councils' comms spending skyrocketing
The amount councils are spending on keeping in touch with Cantabrians has gone up by as much as 82 percent in the past six years.
Figures released to RNZ show increases in the communications budgets… Audio
Council communications on public safety issues 'amateurish'
A public relations and journalism expert says Rotorua Lakes Council's failure to circulate media releases about two recent public health incidents "sounds amateurish".
Covid-19: Ōtorohanga Mayor calls on community to get vaccinated
The mayor of Ōtorohanga is meeting with community leaders and health officials today to decide on extra vaccination clinics after the Ministry of Health announced two cases of Covid-19 in the King… Audio
Critics say govt Three Waters ads are 'irresponsible, misleading'
Complaints about the government's Three Waters Reform TV adverts have described them as misinformation, untrue and a taxpayer-funded propaganda campaign.
West Coast mayors all vaccinated against Covid-19
Only West Coast Regional Council chair Allan Birchfield has declined to reveal if he was vaccinated saying that was no one's business but his own.
Covid-19: Phil Goff reacts to traffic light system
The prime minister Jacinda Ardern this morning set out how the new traffic light system will work.
To discuss what the traffic light system will mean for Aucklanders - the city's mayor Phil Goff… Audio
Covid-19: Too difficult to close off Waikato - Te Awamutu mayor
Alert level 3 restrictions are sticking around in parts of Waikato until at least the end of next Wedneday - the same day the decision will also be reviewed.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley… Audio
Sprinklers back as Auckland water restrictions lifted
Aucklanders may not be able to go anywhere at the moment, but sprinklers are back, and so is a long hot shower, with water restrictions being lifted this weekend.
Tighter rules for water use were put… Audio
Māori ward in Napier described as 'bittersweet' victory
Napier City Council's decision to add Māori seats around the council table is being labelled a bittersweet victory by mana whenua.
Napier Māori wards a 'bittersweet victory' - mana whenua
Napier City Council's decision to add Māori seats around the council table is being labelled a bittersweet victory by mana whenua.
The council has voted to establish Māori wards, but they won't exist… Audio
LDR Malborough:erosion, run-off mud smothering local seabeds
It's that time of the week where we cast our eyes around the motu and talk to our Local Democracy reporters, this week it is the turn of Chloe Ranford who's based in Marlborough. Audio
Māori wards voted in by Napier City Council but won't be ready until 2025 term
It comes after much controversy and anger from mana whenua and a protest on the city streets, after the council decided it would not add them in time for next year's election.
