Local Council
Whakatane wants to win Most Beautiful Large Town award again
Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty recently won the title of Most Beautiful Large Town award in a competition organised by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, the 'Most Beautiful' Awards Its the second time that… Audio
Auckland Council offers funds for homes at risk from natural hazards
Auckland Council is to vote on the way forward for damaged homes that can be salvaged if work is done to protect them from future hazards.
New proposal to help boost Te Anau-Manapouri Airport
Te Anau-Manapouri Airport has been running at a loss since inception but the Southland District Council is hoping to see the airport financially viable and sustainable.
Council pauses fluoridation work after High Court judgement on mandate
"I am resisting the urge to say 'I told you so'," one councillor said.
'It breaks my heart' - Flooded home owners outraged over council's rejected proposal
Newly released documents reveal that Auckland's mayor at one point supported a plan to keep up to 15 percent of buyout money offered to some owners of flood-damaged homes.
First wahine Māori chair of a regional council resigns
Tui Shortland has quit suddenly as chair of the Northland Regional Council.
Sail GP ditches Auckland as desired land not available
Sail GP has left Auckland out in the cold, as land at Wynyard Point is no longer avaliable for the March event.
The international competition sees high performance catamarans battle it out on the… Video, Audio
Tai Rāwhiti needs 5000 more homes – where will they go?
Public consultation will soon begin on a strategy to address the need for 5000 additional homes in Tai Rāwhiti by 2050.
Gore Council rejects second petition calling for chief executive Parry to resign
The Gore District Council has rejected a second petition calling for its chief executive, Stephen Parry, to go.
Parry's fractured relationship with the mayor led him to resign in September but he was… Audio
Fears a future slip at landfill could risk Greymouth water
Fears a future slip from the Taylorville Resource Park site could wipe out the Greymouth town water treatment plant site remain a worry for the Grey District Council.
Hutt City Council votes to support name change for Petone to Pito-one
Hutt City Council has voted unanimously to support a call from mana whenua to change the name of the suburb Petone back to Pito-one.
The area's traditional name was misspelled after colonial… Audio
Call for council boss to go a 'vindictive, revengeful, unrelenting, bitter campaign'
A 313-signature petition calling for Stephen Parry to go was to be presented to Gore District Council but councillors rejected it.
Council rejects petition calling on chief executive to resign - again
The Gore District Council has rejected a second petition calling for its chief executive to go.
Big tour buses banned from 'most stunning' views of Aotearoa
Tour bus access to one of the best views in New Zealand is being restricted due to safety concerns.
What to do with our doo-doo? Raglan ponders next steps for sewage
A new treatment plant is in the pipeline, but the beach-side community doesn't know what to do with the end product.
Environment Canterbury shares long term plan in Kaikoura
Time now to catch up with our reporters around the motu - and today we're joined by local democracy reporter David Hill in North Canterbury. Audio
Gisborne could see thousands of new home builds
The Gisborne District Council is looking to the future with a new plan providing guidance on the region's housing and business growth.
Christchurch City Council chief executive resigns
Dawn Baxendale is leaving for personal reasons, the council says.
Northlanders to shell out $90 million in November rates deadline
Northlanders are finding it harder to pay their council rates - as the deadline looms for the year's second rates instalment.
Almost million-dollar boost for Waitara marine park plans
A youth zone and water-play area at a revamped Otupaiia Marine Park in Waitara is one step closer after a $950,000 boost.