Local Council
Flood affected West AK residents still in limbo after meeting
Nearly a year and a half ago the Auckland Anniversary floods shattered the lives of many West Aucklanders - when floodwaters forced them out of their damaged homes. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram was… Audio
Boom in bus users in Palmerston North
Palmerston North is seeing a boom in bus users three months after it revamped its network. Horizons chair and Palmerston North-based councillor Rachel Keedwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Far North council's request to delay putting fluoride in water denied
The council now has just two weeks to start adding fluoride to its Kaitāia and Kerikeri water supplies after the Ministry of Health's refusal.
Mayors and councillors set for pay rise
The new rates are determined "with a lot of difficulty" but the increase aligns with the public sector.
Tauranga council elections put spotlight on taller buildings plan
Mount Business Association has invited all mayoral and council candidates to a meeting to inform voters on their position. Audio
Nelson Council digests proposed granny flat rules
Allowing granny flats to be built without resource consent is being proposed to increase the supply of affordable homes in New Zealand. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith spoke to Midday Report's Charlotte… Audio
Delay for Far North's first fixed speed camera
The Far North's first fixed speed camera was set to go live today - but it has been vandalised, potentially with a pick axe. Deputy mayor Kelly Stratford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rotorua Lakes council investing in multisport skatepark
Rotorua's to get a new multisport skatepark - Local Democracy reporter Laura Smith has the news from Geyser-town Audio
South Aucklanders urged to speak up on city’s transport plan
The plan will shape Auckland's transport network in the next 10 years and public consultation ends today.
Feedback on E coli, nutrient and sediment runoff sought in Taranaki
Taranaki locals are being asked to have their say on developing new targets for the region's rivers and streams.
Rakaia's salmon statue needs a makeover
The statue is in need of work, but with the project unbudgeted the council has yet to work out where the cash to fund it will come from.
‘Vile backlash’: Marae hails tough decision to fund upgrades
A Whanganui marae leader is hailing a "brave decision" by Whanganui District Council to set aside $3.5 million in its 10-year plan for marae upgrades but says social media backlash has been "vile".
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.
