Local Council
Dunedin City Council vote to take rates hike proposal to public
The proposed 17.5 percent rates rise was driven by three waters spending, the introduction of a new rubbish collection service and increasing depreciation.
Another region considering hefty rates rise
The Far North District Council is meeting to debate a potential rates increase next year.
Dogs believed to be behind Auckland attacks caught
A pair believed to be behind a series of attacks on pets are no longer on the loose.
Marlborough residents unhappy rates rise going to Sounds' roads
Some people aren't happy with rates increase going towards fixing Marlborough Sounds roads, cost of public toilets, parking and replacing wooden boards on boardwalk by the Taylor River. Audio
One person left behind: Resident ignores evacuation
A township preparing to evacuate under a state of emergency will not be completely empty when the last car rolls out.
Council just can't afford water upgrades
"We don't have, as a council, the financial capability and capacity," a Whakatāne District Council meeting has heard.
Double-digit rates hike on the cards for Dunedin residents
Mayor Jules Radich says the council has reviewed and trimmed many of its budgets but the savings have been largely offset by rising costs including substantial inflation and interest rate increases.
‘Very stressed’: Bluecliffs residents unhappy over evacuation
The small hamlet at the mouth of the Waiau River - 10km from Tūātapere in Southland - has been under a state of emergency since 8 February in the wake of ongoing erosion problems.
How to make sense of a 500 percent rates hike
The Stewart Island resident's rates bill is just the tip of the iceberg. If local councils need more revenue, where else can they get it? Audio
Carterton earthquake building notices may be invalid
The council notices - issued seven years ago - required remediation to be completed by 2021, but this date was incorrect.
Auckland Council wants govt to pay for Eastern Busway
Some councillors believe the cost of the project is the government's responsibility.
Frustrated farmer says grassland deemed ‘outstanding natural landscape’
Some landowners were recently caught by surprise when the proposed West Coast district 'one' plan deemed sections of land as Outstanding Natural Landscape.
Invercargill mayor set to return to work following heart surgery
Nobby Clark says it has been a long road to recovery but he was ready to return to the top job.
Repairs continue on Parnell sinkhole
Heavy rain, weak concrete and 100 years of deterioration are being blamed for a major sinkhole in the Auckland suburb of Parnell.
The sinkhole opened up in September last year when the Ōrākei Main… Audio
Otago: update on Bluecliffs erosion state of emergency
Time now to head to the regions and today we're getting the latest from Otago with RNZ reporter Tess Brunton Audio
Invercargill council hits speed bump over road safety
A plan to install a raised safety platform at a busy Invercargill intersection has come to a crashing halt following objections from councillors.
A town's hall option labelled 'risky' will go for public consultation
A Town Hall option labelled "risky" and impracticable will now go to the public for consultation.
New agreement aims to make Whakatāne more accessible, safer
A new agreement between a disability advocacy group and Whakatāne's council aims to make the district safer and more accessible.
Council staff told to explore cheaper sewerage option for Taranaki beach settlements
New Plymouth council staff have been told to explore lower-cost alternatives to a $41 million sewerage scheme for two beach settlements in the district - equivalent to $180,000 for each household.
Some Aucklanders unhappy at council's cost-cutting rubbish bin removal
Auckland Council has removed nearly 1500 rubbish bins across the city in a cost-saving measure which has left some locals fuming.
