Local Council
Chatham Islands critically low on fuel supplies
Chathams Island Mayor Monique Croon speaks to Lisa Owen about the Chatham Islands being critically low on fuel supplies, forcing rationing and fears everything could grind to a halt; with locals… Audio
Embattled mayor admits returning to work too soon, takes month off
This comes after allegations Nobby Clark mocked, disrespected and degraded guests at an event.
The hunt for a cemetery big enough to last 100 years
A joint cemetery to serve both Nelson and Tasman communities is looking increasingly likely as burial space in the region continues to shrink.
Invercargill's controversial mayor: Who is Nobby Clark?
Nobby Clark's decision to remain in the top job, despite multiple calls for his resignation, is not the first time he has courted controversy.
Libraries cut hours as councils face double-digit rates hikes
Councils are facing "extreme financial pressure" - but it means communities miss out, advocate says.
Whangārei councillors slam mayor over Palestine refusal
The mayor is attracting criticism for refusing to allow council debate on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict next week.
'We are seeing benefits': City's $1m investment spurs major drop in crime
CCTV cameras and more police on the streets are expensive but are worth every cent being spent, mayor Tania Tapsell says. Audio
'I do worry': Under $30k for councillors facing growing workload, pressure and abuse
Pay for elected council members hinders local government's ability to attract and retain qualified councillors, a mayor says.
Invercargill councillors vote to censure mayor Nobby Clark
They have also asked the mayor to step back from public appearances for the rest of the council term following a Code of Conduct complaint.
Waipā medium-density housing should not be 'like Auckland and Wellington' - mayor
Waipā District Council says it has been denied an extension to slow the introduction of medium-density housing to its three main towns.
Centre at centre of 'rebirth of Wellington' falls short on revenue
Wellington's $180 million Takina convention centre is not achieving the targets set out in its business case.
Reaction from the streets of Northland after outages
Our Northland reporter Peter de Graaf got reaction from the public following the power outages. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kapiti Coast residents unhappy with sea level rise report
Kapiti Coast residents are demanding the council throw out a report on how to protect hundreds of homes from sea level rise. Locals and the Kapiti Coast District Council have been at loggerheads for… Audio
Calls for Invercargill Mayor to resign
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is facing calls to resign following another complaint about offensive behaviour. The United Fire Brigades Association says at a prizegiving in March the mayor claimed… Audio
Far North Mayor on power cut
Te Tai Tokerau is waking up after dealing with the worst power cut since Cyclone Gabrielle. Moko Te Pania is the Mayor of the Far North. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police visit man accused of email abuse
A man who allegedly targeted West Coast iwi and council leaders with racist and "nuisance" emails has been visited by police.
The Panel with Ali Jones and Johny O'Donnell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Johnny O'Donnell discuss whether the grass is greener over in Australia and Invercargill's ugly roundabout. Ali Jones is a PR… Audio
Christchurch council manages to settle on rates rise under 10%
The cost of living crisis is a major reason the council has worked hard to pare back its budget.
Whanganui rates to rise 11.2% as council ditches 60-bed hotel plan
The council will be cutting services over the next year to keep rates low.
Iwi leaders cop 'racist, revolting, hate-filled' emails
The matter is now being monitored by police who say they are taking the issue seriously.