Local Council
Greymouth landfill investigation 'the most complex ever'
West Coast Regional Council is taking legal advice around consents it issued to enable a controversial private landfill.
Dunedin prepares for growth
Dunedin is preparing to grow, with a plan for more housing developments and industrial land, and a more sustainable future.
The draft Future Development Strategy proposes how and where Dunedin should… Audio
Dunedin prepares for 10% population increase over next 30 years
Dunedin is predicted to need some 6500 new homes in the next three decades.
NZTA road repairs still $129m short, council says
The chief executive says that post-Cyclone Gabrielle, the district will require major investment to have a road network that communities can rely on.
Censured councillor's ban overturned
The censured former chairman of the West Coast Regional Council has been allowed to return to a council committee.
Up to $2.5b needed to fix Wellington's leaky pipes
Wellington Water says its up to the council how much it actually wants to spend. Audio
Wellington councillor suggests staff cuts to fund water pipes fix
An independent councillor wants to cut staff numbers at the council to help pay for Wellington's broken pipes.
Dame Kerry Prendergast on Wellington water issues
Fresh from her meeting with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, Wellington City Mayor Tory Whanau says she is eager to work with central government and others to fix the local water woes.
This… Audio
Upper Hutt mayor on city's water issues
Upper Hutt's Mayor says it would be a mistake to think central government will be handing out blank cheques to fix the capital's water problems.
Wayne Guppy and his Wellington City counterpart, Tory… Audio
Wellington Water chief executive on water infrastructure costs
Wellington Water is asking Wellington City Council for $2.5 billion over the next ten years to achieve the best outcomes for water infrastructure in the city.
Chief executive Tonia Haskell says it's… Audio
Wellington City councillors on how to pay to fix broken water pipes
An independent councillor wants to cut staff numbers at the council to help pay for Wellington's broken pipes.
Mayor Tory Whanau told Midday Report she's open to some council projects being put on… Audio
Brand new library opens in Ashburton
Nathan Rarere talks with local democracy reporter with the Ashburton Guardian, Jonathan Leask. Audio
ACT backs ex-mayor's call to make Tauranga commissioners 'caretakers'
ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a "caretaker role".
Residents cautious about new plant after infamous Bromley stench
A Christchurch residents' association says it wants to see for itself whether the council's new organics processing plant will emit a smell.
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau on meeting with Simeon Brown to discuss water woes
Wellington's Mayor has met with the Local Government Minister over the state of the capital's pipes and warned the problems will be felt for decades.
Tory Whanau was summoned to the Beehive by the… Audio
Work on Oriental Bay Rotunda stalled
Work has stalled on a multi-million-dollar restoration of Wellington's historic Oriental Bay Rotunda because no tenant is willing to take it on.
The council-owned landmark has stood sadly empty for… Audio
Historic Wellington landmark continues to sit empty
Work has stalled on a multi-million-dollar restoration of Wellington's historic Oriental Bay Band Rotunda because no tenant is willing to take it on.
Wellington residents 'sceptical' water meters will fix issues
The head of a Wellington residents group says people are sceptical the introduction of water meters will address the city's future water challenges.
Water meters are likely to figure large in… Audio
Auckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by council
The owner of a West Auckland property with a makeshift shed built from plywood picked up from a construction site to house illegal immigrants may be allowed to keep the structures after all.
Yarrow Stadium owners do about turn on re-using old seats in upgrade
The owner of Yarrow Stadium has done an about turn on plans to re-use hundreds of seats as part of its $80 million upgrade.
