Local Council
Nelson' CBD is struggling, speed limits being assessed
Time now to get the latest from neighbourhood of Nelson with local democracy reporter Max Frethey. He told Nathan Rarere Nelson's CBD is struggling. Audio
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers sell-down of Port of Tauranga stake
Port of Tauranga's major shareholder is looking at a possible sell-down of its majority 54 percent stake in the country's biggest port.
Hawke's Bay on-demand bus service trial in Hastings swamps council staff
An on-demand bus service trial in Hastings has put a "significant load" on the regional council's call centre, and is double the cost of a regular fixed-route bus.
Five Wellington councillors breached code of conduct, investigation finds
An investigation ordered by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has found five councillors breached the council's code of conduct regarding a publicly excluded briefing on the Courtenay Place Precinct.
Gen Z's new platform to influence politics
From serving at McDonald's to the civil service, Fisher Wang is now set to guide a new generation on local politics.
Wellington City Council votes 'in principle' to keep same rates for businesses
The decision about whether to decrease the commercial rates differential from $3.7 to $3.25 stirred heated debate.
15,000 redundant state workers could be resource for councils – mayor
Wellington public servants out of a job could become a resource for councils looking for staff, according to a Wairarapa mayor.
Auckland council rejects previous govt's Waitemata crossing plans
The previous government's plans for a second Waitemata Harbour Crossing have been roundly rejected by Auckland council. The draft business case was for the construction of two underwater road tunnels… Video, Audio
'A stupid number' - Auckland Council, Wayne Brown reject plan for harbour tunnel
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has decided not to support the current $56 billion plan for a secondary harbour crossing.
New Plymouth mayor releases draft plan recommendations
New Plymouth homeowners can expect residential rates rises averaging 9.9 percent if its draft 10-year plan is adopted.
Council backs down on alcohol policy – for now
Pushing pause on policies that affect bars and the sale of alcohol in Tauranga is "positive for the city", a shop owner says.
Smelly Christchurch composting site to operate indoors, close in 2026
Residents have been complaining about the smell for 14 years and councillors have now agreed to shift processing to an industrial site in South Hornby. Audio
Gisborne District Council working on improving bus routes
Matthew Rosenberg is our local democracy reporter in the neighbourhood of Gisborne and Nathan Rarere asked him about the Gisborne District Council finally giving more information on the fallout costs… Audio
Councillor complains cycle lanes will ruin his sports car
Murray Chong says cycle lane separation barriers would prevent him pulling his low-riding sports car out of the way for emergency services vehicles.
Auckland Council votes for 10-year budget to go out for public consultation
Councillors spent the day picking apart the mayor's proposal, going section by section to question council staff on what Wayne Brown has set out for the 10-year plan.
'Significant affordability issues': Red light for Labour's plan for second harbour crossing
The previous government's plan for a second harbour crossing in Auckland does not have the support of the transport agencies tasked with taking on the project.
Concern over council move to extend al fresco dining charge
Street dining in Tauranga will soon cost businesses across the city instead of just some in the centre of town.
Auckland Council meets to discuss ten-year-budget
Auckland council is meeting on Wednesday to go over the first proposal for it's ten-year-budget - which sets its political direction under Mayor Wayne Brown.
The council's Budget Committee will… Audio
Rates rises, congestion charges: Auckland Council to look at 10-year budget
Auckland Council is meeting today to go over the first proposal for its 10-year budget, which features a slew of rates rises and some controversial changes for the city.
Tauranga City Council to charge hospo to use footpaths
Now think about Paris or Rome - those cafe tables out in the sunshine where you can watch the world go by. Well hospitality outlets in Tauranga would like to re-create that al fresco vibe, but… Audio