Local Council
Mayor hopes reward will help police find missing man
The Mayor of Otorohanga is hoping a $80,000 reward will help police on the hunt for missing man Tom Phillips and his three children. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mid Canterbury looking at no frills long term plan
Ashburton sets its long term rates plan - LDR reporter Jonathan Leask tells us more Audio
Stricter rules for cat owners may be coming for Nelson
The council is consulting with the public over the cat management bylaw, which is being proposed as a way to address common cat nuisance problems.
90% of Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
90% of Auckland boarding houses inspected in the past year appear to be operating illegally, with the Corrections Department and Work and Income are still referring residents to them, Auckland Council… Audio
Oil and gas exploration restart welcomed in New Plymouth
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom says the government's plan to restart offshore oil and gas exploration is an attempt to salvage the damaged energy sector. He spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Payments extended for Cyclone Gabrielle and flood-hit homeowners
The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio
Auckland Council warns residents over recycling bins
Auckland Council warns it will remove recycling bins from households regularly using them for general rubbish. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram reports. Audio
Delays for rename of airport terminal honouring Shadbolt
Invercargill City Council has confirmed the rebrand to Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal is taking longer than anticipated.
Far North District Council slashes expected rates increase by about 12 percent
The reduction was partly achieved by councillors and staff trawling through budgets line-by-line to find $8.5 million in savings, the mayor says.
'Brave and bold': Iwi praise councils for Māori wards stand
All four Taranaki councils oppose the government's decision to block Māori wards by public referendums.
Council approach to storm-proofing 'hypocrisy at the highest level'
Flood affected homeowners have hit out at Auckland Council after they called for homeowners to do their bit to future-proof the city against further flooding.
Hawke's Bay flood resilience projects get faster consenting process
The scheme means stop banks and spillways can get underway sooner, the government says.
What happens when a public official announces an ADHD diagnosis
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has been praised for her decision to publicly announce she has ADHD.
Auckland Council taken to court over decision to sell car park
The Save Queen Street Society accuse the council of failing to abide by local government legislation.
Chunk of major Wellington street off bounds for three months
A start will be made on demolishing the Civic's quake-prone administration building later this month.
What does a Future Fund mean for Aucklanders?
The move is part of Auckland's 10-year budget and will "swap" its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments.
Kaikōura’s sea level rise sparks warning to council
A Kaikōura environmentalist believes sea level rise has sped up, leaving the town's coastline vulnerable.
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'significant traits of autism'
"It's still something I'm learning about myself. I've basically gone 40 years without this diagnosis," Wellington's mayor says.
Anger as commissioners push housing change ahead of election
On the same day that nominations for the council election closed, unelected commissioners sent a letter to the government asking it to overrule independent planning recommendations.
Auckland congestion charge: Council moves to design scheme
Auckland Council plans to launch the new charge alongside the City Rail Link in 2026.
