Local Council
New owner of Auckland Airport not yet known
Local democracy reporter Alka Prasad in South Auckland talks to Nathan about plans to find a new owner for Auckland Airport. Audio
Council to buy out Nelson homes affected by slips from private land
It is the last and most difficult of the challenges that has arisen from a storm in 2022, the mayor says.
Fatal stabbing at bus hub spurs multi-agency safety action
The group will be tasked with developing short, medium and long-term options to improve the culture at the bus hub.
ACT pitches another reason for Easter trading changes
Six district councils that adopted policies to allow trading on Easter Sunday had let them lapse before this year's public holiday.
Wellington Water blunder has $200k impact on South Wairarapa plan
South Wairarapa District Council is working to understand the full impact of a $51 million blunder by Wellington Water, just days after shaving 0.6 percent off the proposed rates increase for 2024-25.
West Coast council considers Auditor General's climate change advice
The Office of the Auditor General has advised the council it needs to better reflect climate change in the way it manages its protection assets.
Funding boost aims to clear Auckland waterways of debris
The $2 million funding includes $400,000 for community-led clean-ups, and $200,000 for a marketing campaign.
Booze-free supermarkets: The city with a bottle store monopoly
In Invercargill, the licensing trust model is alive and well - controlling the sale and supply of alcohol. Matthew Rosenberg looks into the system, and why it isn't more widely used.
Dunedin mayor horrified after teenager killed in attack
Dunedin's mayor is horrified that a teenager has died from stab wounds after an attack in a central city bus hub. Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tauranga locals on upcoming city council elections
It is the first election in Tauranga in nearly five years, after the last council was sacked in February 2021 and replaced with commissioners. Libby Kirkby-McLeod talked to locals from across the city… Audio
Nominations closing for Tauranga City Council election
It's the first election since the last council was sacked by the local government minister and replaced with commissioners.
Under-insurance could leave Wellington $2.6b short after major quake, council told
The city could be billions of dollars short of rebuild costs if a significant earthquake should strike.
Town's poverty worst in 60 years, principal says
Ripeka Lessels says a 15.1 percent rates rise on top of increases in the costs of living would be "a double whammy for people already struggling".
Council passes motion for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
There were emotional scenes in the Far North today as district councillors passed a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
What seems like 'just a small ceremony' is 'righting some wrongs'
Mayor Tory Whanau says the new street name correctly recognises chief Hōniana Te Puni.
'We did our best to fight for our community': South Auckland loses battle for airport shares
South Auckland councillors and local boards say last week's long-term plan decision was a lost battle for the council's remaining 11 percent stake in Auckland Airport.
'Controversial' estuary dog ban being considered in Canterbury
Dogs will be banned from the Ashley Rakahuri River estuary in Canterbury if a new bylaw gets approved.
Northland has too many kiwi on an island, too many kina
Our Northland reporter Peter de Graaf tells Nathan about a good over-population problem with too many kiwi on Moturoa Island and a bad over-population problem with too many kina around the coast. Audio
New Plymouth mayor goes into bat for top-level cricket and much-loved zoo
Neil Holdom has made 34 recommendations ahead of deliberations on the council's long-term plan next week.
Wellington's Tory Whanau creates mayoral business group
The group will provide advice on council projects and spark new ideas for the future of the city.
