Local Council
Kaipara council slammed over continuing with climate funding cuts
A new Northland climate action group has slammed Kaipara District Council's move to "plough on" with climate funding cuts. This comes as Kaipara District Council (KDC) this month seals the...
Top of North Island on alert with heavy rain watches in place
The heaviest rain from a complex trough is likely to affect the north of the North Island, and the north and west of the South Island.
Students on quest for marine protection in Wellington
Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.
The regions hit with the sharpest rates hike
Homeowners are facing some of the biggest rate rises of their lifetime.
Call for 'special class' marae recognition in earthquake-prone regulation review
Marae must be be included in a stocktake of earthquake-prone buildings instead of councils' ad hoc approach, an academic says. Audio
Another baby tuatara found in Invercargill museum rubble
Baby tuatara and missing tourists are in the Otago news - Tess Brunton is RNZ's reporter in the region. Audio
NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead in 'slimmed down' fashion after all
The national agricultural show is back on - albeit in a slightly different format to previous years.
Investigation into Environment Canterbury chairperson 'ongoing'
An investigation continues into Environment Canterbury's chairperson, five weeks on from him standing down from the role.
Mayor who used N-word faces new complaint
Nobby Clark, who drew criticism for his unapologetic use of the n-word, is facing another code of conduct complaint.
Capital's large number of empty buildings tough to manage
A Wellington city councillor says the capital has a large number of empty buildings, but it's difficult for the council to prosecute owners when they are unsafe. Pukehinau/Lambton Ward Iona Pannett… Audio
Mayor hopes reward will help police find missing man
The Mayor of Otorohanga is hoping a $80,000 reward will help police on the hunt for missing man Tom Phillips and his three children. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mid Canterbury looking at no frills long term plan
Ashburton sets its long term rates plan - LDR reporter Jonathan Leask tells us more Audio
Stricter rules for cat owners may be coming for Nelson
The council is consulting with the public over the cat management bylaw, which is being proposed as a way to address common cat nuisance problems.
90% of Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
90% of Auckland boarding houses inspected in the past year appear to be operating illegally, with the Corrections Department and Work and Income are still referring residents to them, Auckland Council… Audio
Oil and gas exploration restart welcomed in New Plymouth
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom says the government's plan to restart offshore oil and gas exploration is an attempt to salvage the damaged energy sector. He spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Payments extended for Cyclone Gabrielle and flood-hit homeowners
The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio
Auckland Council warns residents over recycling bins
Auckland Council warns it will remove recycling bins from households regularly using them for general rubbish. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram reports. Audio
Delays for rename of airport terminal honouring Shadbolt
Invercargill City Council has confirmed the rebrand to Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal is taking longer than anticipated.
Far North District Council slashes expected rates increase by about 12 percent
The reduction was partly achieved by councillors and staff trawling through budgets line-by-line to find $8.5 million in savings, the mayor says.
'Brave and bold': Iwi praise councils for Māori wards stand
All four Taranaki councils oppose the government's decision to block Māori wards by public referendums.
