Local Council
Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings
A change in funding for Tauranga's civic precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa, could save ratepayers $1million a year in interest.
Local board ends secret workshops
Members of the public will be allowed to attend workshop meetings.
'Locked out': Pipeline protesters met with cameras, fencing
A protest at the edge of a sacred Rotorua lake is back - now under the eye of $3000 council cameras.
Owners willing to invest $1m in council-leased pool with uncertain future
They have already sunk $3 million into the facility but its lease is expiring in two months.
Northland and it's Maori wards
The far north is having the Maori Ward discussion, Local Democracy reporter Susan Botting talks us through how that's playing out. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
'No democracy, no rates': Woman's rates revolt
A Tauranga woman is locked in a row with council over unpaid rates because she believes the city has been "denied democracy".
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews discuss Melbourne Council's shock decision to ban hire e-scooters in the CBD, Te Papa adding an entry fee for… Audio
Auckland Council proposes 9pm closure for bottle shops
Auckland bottle shops said they'll be forced out of business if they're forced to close their doors at 9:00pm as is proposed by the council. The new rules would apply to supermarkets and liquor stores… Audio
Why these councils opted out of Māori wards
The council that pioneered Māori representation in local government says it sees no need to establish a Māori ward.
'Don't be scared, mate': Ruapehu councillor's call to back Māori ward
Councillors left no doubt about their own feelings at a community meeting in Ohakune on their Ruapehu Māori ward.
Bridge accessing wilderness trail to close abruptly over safety concerns
The Totara rail bridge is used as a pedestrian and cycleway access for the popular West Coast Wilderness trail.
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
