Local Council
Blackball residents asked to boil water until at least mid-week
Heavy rain means drinking water is being taken from a local river, which is sometimes not of acceptable quality.
Legal action possible if upgrades to remove sewage plant stench not done
If upgrades to Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant are not done on time, councils and Wellington Water could face a fine or prosecution under the Resource Management Act.
Union taking Wellington pamphlets case to Human Rights Commission
The union says NZ Post threatened individual disciplinary action posties who refused to deliver the document earlier in the week. Audio
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Wellington streets
Wellington City council has temporarily kicked e-scooter company Beam off the city's streets, following allegations it has run a larger fleet of e-scooters than it is allowed to.
Councils overwhelmingly voting to keep Māori wards
More than half of the 45 district, city and regional councils have voted in the past month, with all but two choosing to retain their Māori seats for the 2025 elections.
Blackball residents told to boil their drinking water
Residents in the Grey district town of Blackball are being asked to boil their drinking water until further notice.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tuheitia
New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.
Local Government Minister 'committed' to removing iwi representation from Canterbury Regional Council
Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.
Wellington City Council staff recommended to abandon $32m Reading Cinemas last year
Documents relating to the deal released under the Official Information Act to RNZ show council staff recommended the deal should be abandoned in April 2023.
Unclear whether gang patches at council meeting broke law
Patched Mongrel Mob members performed a haka in regional council chambers to celebrate a decision to keep Māori wards.
Stores fear loss of business under Auckland's new liquor curfew
Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40 percent of their business under new liquor sale rules. Audio
'Nothing good happens after nine o'clock when you're out buying grog' - Chch mayor
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has added his voice to the call for the city to investigate 9pm closing for off-licence liquor outlets. Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury & Sue Bradford (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Sainsbury & Sue Bradford discuss changes to Auckland's Local Alcohol Plan - no booze from the botteshop after 9PM. Plus - is it right for the… Audio
Whangārei District Council votes against scrapping Māori ward
Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
Date set for Auckland 9pm liquor restrictions
The council has voted unanimously for off-licences to stop selling alcohol late at night.
Hamilton City Council votes to retains Māori ward
It is the third Waikato-based council to do so this week.
Waipā council doubles down on keeping Māori ward
The Waikato-based council has agreed to continue to provide a seat at the table for Māori.
'Throwing money away': Pensioner challenges 'horrendous' council rates
Liz Whiteside doesn't believe she should pay for things she has no use for - such as a floodwall.
Whangārei councillors defeat motion to axe Māori ward
Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.
ECan refuse request to repeal Ngai Tahu Representation Act
The Canterbury Regional Council has refused Minister Simeon Brown's request to repeal the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act. Te Rōpū Tuia Co-Chair Doctor Liz Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio