Local Council
Wellington cafe to close due to 'never-ending' construction
An inner-city Wellington cafe says it's being forced to close its doors by the council's never-ending construction work on the central library and the Town Hall. The cafe's co-founder Rhys Kaan spoke… Audio
Job cuts will impact Wellington city says MP
Wellington Central MP says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital. Wellington Central and Green Party MP Tamatha Paul spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rates reprieve for Canterbury households, but transport projects delayed
Canterbury households are facing a lower than expected rates rise after the regional council found savings.
Auckland Council may provide land for Auckland Stadium
Auckland Council says ratepayers won't need to stump up a single cent for the new or improved stadium the city is currently considering. Senior NZ Herald writer with a focus on Auckland issues Simon… Audio
NZ Rugby to vote on governance
New Zealand Rugby's governance will go to a vote at what's being seen as a momentous special general meeting on Thursday. The Governance review's chair David Pilkington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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.
