Local Council
Christchurch City Council reveals $5 million deal for A and P show
The Christchurch City Council has revealed the details of a $5 million deal to protect the future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show - an annual fixture on Canterbury's spring calendar. Reporter… Audio
Wellington Council calls it quits on Reading cinema deal
Wellington City Council has called it quits on a controversial $32-million-deal with Readings International to reopen the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown spoke… Audio
Christchurch City Council confirms deal to save A and P Show
The Christchurch Council has confirmed a multimillion-dollar deal to save the future of its famous agriculture event, the A & P Show. Christchurch Councillor Sam MacDonald spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Upper Selwyn Huts resident on eviction notice
A resident of the Upper Selwyn Huts, a small Canterbury community, says the council needs to give people more time, after dropping the bombshell that they will need to leave their homes by 2039… Audio
Proposed 21.4% rates rise hardest issue for problem-ridden council
Councillors spent Tuesday going through a list of what it could cut to get the rates rise down from an initial 40 percent increase.
Port of Auckland plans to sell two wharf sites to council
It also wants seek fast-track approval for two projects. Audio
Reading Cinema: Council ends negotiation on deal to reopen complex
Senior council staff have not been able to reach "the best possible outcomes for Wellingtonians" in negotiations with the company.
Deputy mayor almost steps aside over misunderstanding
The incident involved an email referring to an investigation into a combined Three Waters entity for Otago and Southland.
'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, mayor says
Gisborne councillors have voiced frustration the central government will make them redo their work.
Wairoa mayor Craig Little on storm response inquiry
The Wairoa District in northern Hawkes Bay was hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle - left completely cut off with no power, communications or roading links. Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Gore council the latest to consider huge rates hike
Gore District Council is proposing a rates rise of 21.4 percent despite attempts to whittle down costs.
Tension around rec facilities in Whakatane's long term plan
Local Democracy reporter Diane McCarthy tells Nathan about tensions surrounding recreational facilities during the first day of hearings for Whakatane District Council's Long-term Plan 2024-34. Audio
Mayor hits out at government's Māori ward changes
Moko Tepania says the government's plan is 'disheartening' when they are already on the back foot with issues facing the region.
'Gone berserk': Vandals plague public toilets
A public toilet block in a small town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions.
Council and Health NZ tight-lipped on Wairarapa Hospital settlement
The two entities refused to disclose the settlement amount that ended a lengthy legal dispute over Wairarapa's defective hospital.
Lower Hutt Planting for the Future initiative
A new community-wide initiative has launched in Lower Hutt today called 'Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future'. The goal is to plant one tree for every person in the city, that's 114,000. Lower Hutt… Audio
Temporary fix for Lawrence water supply on track, council says
Clutha District Council says it is on target to temporarily fix a town's water supply before it is expected to run out.
Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it
Half the cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties deemed too unsafe to live in have now been bought out, or are close to it.
Dunedin signs off on plan for the next 30 years
The Future Development Strategy suggests how and where Dunedin should grow and what is needed to make it happen.
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.
