Local Council
Where is the fastest-growing region in NZ?
New census data reveals the district with the most rapid population growth is in Canterbury.
Could local councils be moving to four-year terms?
Nelson mayor Nick Smith - who will chair the local government reform group - says the use of postal voting is "unsustainable". Audio
Selwyn district fastest growing region in New Zealand
Canterbury's Selwyn district has been crowned the country's fastest growing region in the latest census data. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Horowhenua mayor says behaviour at car meet 'disgraceful'
Horowhenua's mayor is appalled by the behaviour of people at a car meet in Levin that descended into chaos on Saturday night. Mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New housing in Auckland stalled by wastewater upgrades
While Auckland Council is still issuing resource consents to developers in Warkworth, no wastewater connections can be made to properties south of the river until next year.
North Canterbury four districts' rates rises
Rate will rise over ten percent for most of North Canterbury - but there is one district which comes under that figure.. LDR's David Hill has all the news Audio
Flood protection fund ambulance at bottom of cliff - resident
The Budget set aside $200m for flood resilience infrastructure, including stopbank improvements.
Cycle lane redesign criticised as brake on businesses
A controversial new road design in Palmerston North has caused one business to move, but a regular cyclist says the changes could avoid potentially fatal crashes. Audio
'Give it a go': Plea to Gisborne residents over controversial Grey St trial
Gisborne residents are being urged to see how it goes when it comes to the Grey St trial, a temporary structure aimed at encouraging locals to cycle and walk more.
Tiwai Point secures deal to stay open for 20 years
Business leaders in Southland are celebrating the the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter securing deal keeping the doors open for another 20 years. Southland Dstrict Council mayor Rob Scott spoke to… Audio
Auckland Council narrows down short-list for Auckland stadium
It has given both bids six months to self-fund feasibility studies and show why their proposal should be chosen.
Christchurch City Holding Limited appoints new chairperson after four directors quit
Christchurch City Council has appointed Bryan Pearson as the new chairperson of the company which manages its commercial assets.
Christchurch urges council to support struggling historic Arts Centre
More details have emerged of a Christchurch City Council proposal to give the cash-strapped Arts Centre about half of the funding it asked for.
Auckland Council to vote on two stadium development proposals
The proposals for a revamped Eden Park and the downtown stadium, known as Quay Park, will be recommended for approval
Visa changes hit Queenstown workers, mega studio faces demise
Lauren Pattemore from Queenstown's Crux tells Nathan about a large Wanaka property meant to become a mega film studio maybe 'dead'; Queenstown workers forced to leave NZ after visa changes and the… Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell discuss the closure of Smith and Caughey's. Audio
'It's noise. It's fumes,' Construction may force Wellington cafe to close
The owner of an inner-city Wellington café says it is being forced to close by the council's never-ending construction work on the Central Library and the Town Hall. Audio
What are the Marlborough Sounds marine options?
Plans to spend nearly $40 million upgrading marine infrastructure in the Marlborough Sounds have been labelled "unnecessary", while others are worried their area will miss out on improvements.
Elderly man charged with trespass after council bomb scare
A disgruntled ratepayer who police believe may be behind a bomb scare that saw a council's offices evacuated has appeared in court.
Neighbours of abandoned country club maintain grounds
Neighbours of the abandoned Gulf Harbour Country Club sick of the course looking unloved have taken matters into their own hands, with some buying their own ride-on mowers and using weed whackers to… Audio
