Local Council
LDR Northland: changes to Northland water under govt scheme
It's that time of the week where we head around the country and talk to our Local Democracy reporters. Susan Botting is LDR correspondent for Northland and she spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Wairarapa councils ready for water standards to change
Masterton and Carterton district councils are confident they will meet new water standards coming into force next year while work is underway in South Wairarapa to also achieve the new standard.
Covid-19: Taranaki DHB feared humanitarian crisis could unfold on spanish-flagged fishing vessels
Official emails reveal the Taranaki District Health Board was worried a humanitarian crisis could unfold on Spanish-flagged deep-sea fishing vessels which had contact with the region's port.
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Covid-19: Phil Goff's view 'hardening' on those who don't get vaccinated
From midnight tonight Aucklanders can catch up outdoors with friends and family - but with no more than two households and 10 people mingling at a time.
They can also travel in the region for… Audio
Get vaccinated to prevent lockdowns - Hamilton mayor
Hamilton's mayor is urging her residents to get vaccinated to stop the city returning to lockdown.
The city went back to alert level 3 at midnight and will stay there for at least five days.
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The Weekend Panel with Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson
This weekend Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson join Jim to discuss the New Zealanders trapped aboard as the MIQ booking system continues to thwart Kiwis trying to get home, vaccine passports - the… Audio
Banning the Mayor on George Street, Dunedin
The saga of changing Dunedin's main street in the centre of the city - George Street - to one way, continues with a retailer banning the mayor this week from his shop, after a vote last week to make… Audio
How Rotorua got seven deputy chief executives
An "organisational realignment" that created seven deputy chief executives at Rotorua Lakes Council was devised in part by at least six of the seven people who took the roles.
Gisborne District Council opts out in principle to Three Waters reform
The council voted to opt out of the reforms in principle, with councillor Meredith Akuhata-Brown calling on the government "to go back to your drawing board".
D-Day for councils to respond to three waters plan
Friday is D-day for councils to consider the government's Three Waters proposal and to give their feedback.
There has been a lot of debate over what the reform will mean - with some especially… Audio
More time, information, consultation needed for Three Waters reform
Following an overwhelmingly negative community response, Whakatāne District Council has sent a letter to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta challenging many aspects of the government's Three…
'It's just a bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardment
An online petition prompting Three Waters' opponents to send emails to councillors en masse is being called "a bloody nuisance" by a southern mayor.
Council redirects emails from public to councillors on Three Waters reform
Some Rotorua district councillors are "absolutely outraged" over the council redirecting constituents' emails about Three Waters reform away from their councillor inboxes, saying it is "gross…
Council opts for priciest option for thermal pool upgrade
Kawerau's geothermally heated pool is expected to be steaming hot again soon, thanks to a council decision yesterday to drill a new well.
Council chair fails in bid to ditch SNAs on West Coast
West Coast Regional Council chairman Allan Birchfield has lost his bid to bar significant natural areas from private land.
Collective action will help fix water woes, say environmentalists
Many mayors and councils are gearing up for a fight over the government's Three Waters reforms, while environmentalists are preparing to meet them on the riverbanks of the country's polluted rivers.
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Government pressing ahead with three waters reforms
The Local Government Minister may allow for more council influence in the contentious water reforms, but still refuses to rule out changing the law to force councils to sign up.
Under Three Waters… Audio
Covid-19: Anne Tolley on Tauranga wastewater positive
Tauranga is on high-alert after the city's wastewater tested positive for Covid-19.
Anyone in Bay of Plenty with coronavirus symptoms is now being urged to get a test after Covid-19 was detected in… Audio
Covid-19: Phil Goff not happy with planned protest
The mayor of Auckland has added his name to those of leaders worried about a protest against covid restrictions planned for Auckland this coming weekend.
The leader of Destiny Church, Brian Tamaki… Audio
Tauranga on alert after wastewater result
Anyone in Bay of Plenty with coronavirus symptoms is being urged to get a test after Covid-19 was detected in wastewater in Tauranga.
Follow up samples collected on Tuesday are still being processed… Audio
