Local Council
Kaipara becomes first council to scrap Māori ward
Tense scenes unfolded as at least 150 demonstrators gathered while the council voted.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August 2024
On today's episode, the Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Maori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz has just… Audio
Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Councillor-turned-MP Jamie Arbuckle said he received "a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities" when he announced he would donate his council salary.
Kaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori ward
It has become the first council to do so under the new rules in a tense meeting.
Ban on liquor sales after 9pm approved in Auckland
The new policy includes stricter trading hours, meaning bottle shops and supermarkets across the region cannot sell alcohol after 9pm.
Kaipara council votes to disestablish Māori ward
The Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Māori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning. Te Manu Korihi reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Group fights to save Cambridge Water Tower
A group of residents hope to sway the council in favour of saving the 122-year-old tower.
Selwyn residents asked to imagine area in 100 years
Where do you see your community in 50 years? What about in 100? That's the question Selwyn District Council in Canterbury is asking its residents in the Waikirikiri ki Tua Future Selwyn project. The… Audio
Māori leader calls for mayor's resignation over Māori ward move
The council will potentially be the first council in the country to get rid of Māori wards under legislation passed last week.
Porangahau residents concerned stopbanks won't protect homes
Residents in the Hawke's Bay township of Porangahau are worried the Regional Council's proposed stopbank plan won't protect their houses and precious marae from future floods. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
New Plymouth councillor says has car was shot with slug gun
A New Plymouth councillor says his car was shot at with a slug gun. Councillor Murray Chong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Council re-affirms decision to establish Māori ward
It will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level, the mayor says.
'Outraged this oppressive behaviour continues': Iwi on potential Māori ward removal
Ngātiwai chairperson Aperahama Edwards says doing so would be significant, not just for Northland, but for all of Aotearoa.
Northport appeals decision to refuse consent for major port expansion
Northland's port company is appealing a decision to refuse consent for a major expansion, saying the commissioners made a series of errors when they ruled it would have serious adverse effects on…
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns cost of water set to balloon
A rural council that hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash is warning that the cost of water services is about to balloon.
Errors in car park building design cost council $19m
Now, three engineers are facing negligence allegations at a disciplinary hearing.
Nelson council investigating options for library, civic centre and community hub
In March, the council unveiled a proposal to develop a $90 million community facility after revelations two of the council's main buildings were nearing the end of life, becoming increasingly…
New Plymouth District Council cuts more than 200 jobs
So far, the "transformation" has cut $7 million from the operating budget, the district council's chief executive says.
Push to resurrect Waitākere Ranges tourist train
West Auckland councillor Ken Turner is hoping to give the Rainforest Express a new lease of life.
‘Naming and shaming’ illegal dumpers a success, despite privacy concerns
Enforcing fines and exposing offenders on social media is deterring illegal dumping in Māngere, but community leaders say more education is also needed.
