Local Council
Glenorchy residents well-prepared for natural hazards - but are tourists?
Planning is underway to help communities at the head of Lake Whakatipu, including Glenorchy, adapt to flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction.
Bringing the council to the people: Community hub caravan built for natural disasters
It is designed to play an important role in supporting Marlborough to respond, recover and develop resilience to natural disasters and emergencies.
The residents who will be hardest hit by congestion charging
South Aucklanders face a lack of reliable and affordable public transport, meaning they'll cop any charges the worst, the local board says.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti… Audio
Labour says Government's water plan will see some councils 'left out in the cold'
Meanwhile, the party and National are also odds about whose plan to fix the pipes will cost more. Audio
Mayors in Wellington region look for water deal with government
Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City are meeting this Friday to discuss a regional water deal. Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast spoke… Audio
MP to keep job as councillor - and two salaries
Jamie Arbuckle, a councillor who has become an member of parliament, says he has settled into having two roles so comfortably he's going to keep both pay cheques.
Councils need more revenue options amid double-digit rates rises
More than 80 percent of councils around the country are planning a double-digit rates rise this next year. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton says the… Audio
Water restrictions set to ease in Greater Wellington
Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua will move down to Level 1 water restrictions on Wednesday, Wellington Water says.
'It's time for a change': Singer-songwriter Ria Hall runs for mayor
The musician says it is "a really exciting time" for the city and says residents are over having commissioners in place. Audio
Auckland deputy mayor on Local Water Done Well policy
Auckland's water provider says it will be able to make crucial infrastructure investments now that a new deal has been signed off. Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Could Auckland's water deal work for other councils?
Auckland will be able to borrow more money for infrastructure, with the cost spread over a longer period, avoiding a 25.8 percent water rates hike. Audio
Auckland Council retains control of water services
Auckland Council retains control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the government. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland's decades-old stadium shuffle
Are stadiums a joyful symbol of a thriving city - or a wasteful excess draining ratepayer finances? Audio
Wayne Brown tells Auckland Transport to ‘shut up and listen’
Mayor Wayne Brown has told Auckland Transport to "shut up and listen" as he pushes ahead with his election promises.
Stratford pushes ahead with lowering fixed speed limits around schools
A small Taranaki town is pushing ahead with lowering fixed speed limits near schools, despite the government's intention to introduce variable speed limits around schools by the end of the year.
South Wairarapa Mayor not backing down
South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly has returned from a two-month leave of absence to a council he remains at odds with.
Council refuses to release audit into serious allegations of financial mismanagement
The Buller District Council has refused to release a forensic audit into serious allegations of financial mismanagement relating to the council's Project Management Office.
Iwi defends Māori sites amid Grey District protest
Poutini Ngāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance after the Grey District called for them to be cut from the West Coast's proposed one district plan.
Spring Creek residents turn out to hear council plans to fix compromised stopbanks
Marlborough District Council has told Spring Creek residents repairs to compromised Wairau River stopbanks are a top priority but the fix will cost $8.7 million and take three years to complete.
