Local Council
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
A poison drop to cull the number of rabbits in central Blenheim has been delayed after warm weather meant the pest already had "a lot of feed".
Report scathing about Wellington Water's $51-million error
Independent report scathing about Wellington Water's dysfunctional culture and $51-million error.
Councillor bemoans lack of transparency after ECan chair reinstated
It comes after the council's chairperson was reinstated, despite being formally warned.
Auckland sets aside $22m to strengthen heritage building sites
Four Auckland heritage sites will receive $22 million in funding to strengthen them against earthquakes.
Council fined $67,500 for releasing 2.8 million litres of wastewater in stream
Matamata-Piako District Council has been convicted and fined $67,500 for unlawfully discharging at least 2.8 million litres of wastewater into the Mangawhero Stream last year.
Wairoa mayor not surprised by scathing review of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protections during Cyclone Gabrielle
Wairoa's mayor, Craig Little, says he was not surprised by a scathing review of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protections during Cyclone Gabrielle. Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Catlins locals want freedom camping ambassador role filled
Tourism is booming in Otago - regional reporter Tess Brunton tells us about a vacancy in the role of freedom camping ambassador Audio
Upper Selwyn Huts residents get reprieve from future eviction
Selwyn District Councillors have voted to review the deadline by which residents living in the Upper Selwyn Huts must leave.
Residents might get temporary reprieve from planned eviction
Selwyn District Councillors are considering reviewing the deadline by which residents living in the Upper Selwyn Huts must leave.
Major failings in council's cyclone response found in review
Serious concerns have been raised about a lack of planning for floods that exceeded stopbanks in a 260-page report.
Invercargill mayor faces new call to resign after 'gratuitously provocative' second breach
Nobby Clark's latest breach was in relation to his notorious interview with comedian Guy Williams.
Hawke's Bay locals support findings of review into flood protection
Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures. Whirinaki resident Louise Parsons spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Safety officers proving their worth on deterring student fights in Porirua
The mayor says an initiative centred on the main railway station is off to a good start.
Bringing a Pasifika voice to Auckland’s council table
Seumanu Simon Matāfai JP is quick to dismiss any idea of "tokenism" when he discusses his role in bringing the Pasifika voice into Auckland council decisions.
Public forums could be 'weaponised' – Mayor
Rotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.
Rates double over decade
The ratepayers in the southern district have borne the brunt of a cumulative increase of 138 percent since 2015, compared to about 58 percent in Masterton, and 70 percent in Carterton.
Local scheme sees rheumatic fever numbers drop in Sth AK
Our local democracy reporter in South Auckland, Torika Tokelau tells about a scheme helping kids stay infection free Audio
Council under fire for tripling cost of woodburner consents
Families have been left in the cold as they "just can't justify" the expense. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22 July 2024
On today's episode, Kamala Harris says she intends to do everything she can to earn and win the Democratic nomination, following Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for re-election, a Northland… Audio
Low voter turnout raises concerns in Tauranga election
The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce says low turnout in the weekend's local body election raises questions about whether that was full democracy in action. Executive director of Tauranga's chamber of… Audio
