Local Council
Hamilton's renowned themed gardens to begin charges for out-of-town visitors
Out-of-town visitors have only weeks left for free visits to the themed area of Hamilton Gardens.
'We do not and will not identify as Paeroa': Rural Hauraki reject representation changes
Hauraki District Council mayor Toby Adams said the community has spoken.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson would not predict the decision but said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Tauranga's council's only woman elected to become deputy mayor
A councillor let the news slip just before mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale was able to officially announce it.
Auckland Council invests $47m into parks and community facilities
The funding will provide for upgrades and the development of new facilities.
New Tauranga Council, mayor kicks off its term
The new Tauranga City Council will hold its inaugural meeting this afternoon with a swearing in ceremony where new mayor Mahé Drysdale will choose his deputy.
Far North council fears mining on historic Māori sites under fast-track Bill
Far North District Council is calling for part of the fast-tracking bill to be wiped due to fears it will allow mining currently prohibited in outstanding natural areas.
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson discuss the halt of a planned refurbishment of Timaru's Theatre Royal, whether you should be allowed to bring your… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August 2024
On today's episode, an investigation into a Transpower pylon that toppled over in Northland, cutting power to most of the region, has found contractor error was to blame, Health NZ will stop using its… Audio
Auckland debates diving in to privatising its pools
Auckland councillors will vote tomorrow on whether to outsource operations or retain the status quo of all the city's swimming pools and leisure centres. Audio
'A long history of racist comments': City councillor ordered to apologise
Lee Vandervis has until 20 August to formally apologise over race-based comments. Audio
Controversial mayor backs partner defending councillor's conduct breach
Nobby Clark "admires" his partner supporting a Dunedin councillor facing censure for supposed anti-Māori remarks.
Speed bumps slow emergency vehicle responses - councillor
Life-saving minutes are being lost because the new bumps slow emergency vehicle response times, a Wellington councillor says. Audio
Te Pāti Māori says government's Māori MPs have 'internalised' racism
One National MP said he would "rather be talking about things that matter to my electorate, not whether I hate myself".
Southern museum build will push on despite budget concerns
Construction of Southland's new museum will plough on amid budget issues, but just how much extra it will cost remains a question for the future.
Liquor licence hurdles halt Gisborne bar plans
A Gisborne man spent hundreds of thousands on renovations for a planned bar, not realising his liquor licence had been appealed.
Governments underestimate costs of policy on local councils: report
Councils want to set their own fees and fines, as a new report shows governments underestimate the costs of their policies on local communities. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
'Extreme and unusual' case sees rates go unpaid for 19 years
The derelict property now has a hefty bill of $318,000. Audio
Mayor publicly apologises for breach of conduct
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has publicly apologised for repeatedly breaching the council's code of conduct.
Māori wards bill: 'Today is a great day for local democracy', minister says
The bill that will require councils to hold polls on Māori wards has passed its third reading.
