Local Council

Federated Farmers is backing a members' bill aimed at stopping regional councils from factoring in the negative effects of climate change in consenting decisions.

A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World', with mixed feelings about proposals to open a Burger King and a Starbucks. Audio

However, Peter Scott has been cleared to return to the role, following an independent investigation.

Although no increase is ever welcomed, these ratepayers have fared the best compared to other areas.

Government housing reforms are ''well-intentioned, but the devil will be in the detail'', says Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson.

The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay, as the Court of Appeal takes aim at the council's decision-making process.

People who live next to a Christchurch scrap metal yard piled high with wrecked car bodies have renewed their calls for the company to relocate, as a resource consent is considered.

Lee Vandervis allegedly objected to marae protocol and singing waiata and repeatedly mispronounced the word 'Māori'.

One mayor is warning of "disastrous consequences" if police and councils lose access to the country's network of more than 1000 highway CCTV cameras.

The West Coast Regional Council is again investigating dead eels below the Arnold River power scheme.

Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.

The Wairoa incident - the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's role in not opening a river mouth - is under the spotlight and was front of mind during a recent meeting.

It'll be easier to stop liquor stores being opened in some areas, but people needs to stay vigilant, a local leader warns.

Could a levy help fund local Civil Defence responses?