Local Council
Whanganui council to buy CBD properties for hotel plans
The three properties, worth about $4 million, will facilitate the development of a four-star hotel and carpark in the city.
A fourth urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal
The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Māori wards.
Franz Josef landowners angst over flood strategy: ‘It’s ruined our equity’
Waiho Flat landowners have expressed angst and frustration as they watch their devalued land "going down the river" despite a West Coast Regional Council promise four years ago they would be…
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
Advocacy group 'Stop Stealing our Harbour' believe the 35-year lease proposal for the Port of Auckland - which is now off the table - was an ill-conceived plan.
Maritime Union on Port of Auckland agreement with council
The Maritime Union says a signed agreement keeping the Port of Auckland in council ownership is a victory for the people of the city and for transparency. The Maritime Union's Auckland secretary Grant… Audio
New Kāinga Ora homes bring hope amid housing crisis
One family lived in a tent during the cyclone, while another ended up in emergency housing and even slept in a truck one night. These are their stories about moving into a brand new home.
'Transport disadvantaged': Inequity proving a barrier in Invercargill
Transport inequities are proving a barrier for some young people in Invercargill, preventing them from joining in group activities.
How Ports of Auckland plans to deliver $1b profits to council
But there are no penalties if it does not keep up its end of the bargain. Audio
'Speaking up has moral, political weight': Council calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire
All but one councillor - who abstained - voted in favour of the motion on behalf of the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa.
Port of Auckland long-term lease taken off the table, mayor says
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Port of Auckland land, assets and operations will be retained under council ownership.
Plans for permanent cycleway in Wellington suburb on hold
Wellington City Council have put plans to build a permanent cycleway in Brooklyn on hold after losing over half of its funding.
Five percent of world's antimony could be in Reefton
An Australian mining company is predicting a West Coast mining town could be sitting on a huge supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles… Audio
Invercargill's iconic clock is on the move
Invercargill's town clock's on the move - local democracy reporter Matthew Rosenberg tell us why. Audio
Glenorchy residents well-prepared for natural hazards - but are tourists?
Planning is underway to help communities at the head of Lake Whakatipu, including Glenorchy, adapt to flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction.
Bringing the council to the people: Community hub caravan built for natural disasters
It is designed to play an important role in supporting Marlborough to respond, recover and develop resilience to natural disasters and emergencies.
The residents who will be hardest hit by congestion charging
South Aucklanders face a lack of reliable and affordable public transport, meaning they'll cop any charges the worst, the local board says.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti… Audio
Labour says Government's water plan will see some councils 'left out in the cold'
Meanwhile, the party and National are also odds about whose plan to fix the pipes will cost more. Audio
Mayors in Wellington region look for water deal with government
Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City are meeting this Friday to discuss a regional water deal. Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast spoke… Audio
