Local Council
Wellington Water warns of water restrictions this summer
Wellington businesses may face water restrictions for the first time this summer.
Wellington Water is preparing for level four restrictions on residential use that would ban outdoor watering and… Audio
Franz Josef residents at risk of catastrophic flooding
And time now for the latest from the West Coast with our local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon. Audio
The cracks in our cool little capital
Seismic cracks and new earthquake-related infrastructure rules are causing havoc with Wellington City Council's budgets and long term planning. Audio
Auckland councillor, residents, industry groups against congestion charge
The proposed charge would be around $3.50-$5 per trip, and those opposed are concerned there are not enough alternatives for people to get to work. Audio
Gore council CEO saga takes new twist
A former council chief financial officer says he was pushed out - and has announced his intention to seek the top job, even though he's now based in the UK.
Hunt for new Gore council CEO heats up as former top staffer puts name forward
The search for Gore District Council's next chief executive is gathering steam after a former chief financial officer, who says he was pushed out, announced his intention to seek the top job. Gore… Audio
Concerns over equity of Auckland's proposed congestion charge
"This equity stuff is bollocks": Thats the verdict of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown when it comes to introducing congestion charges to the city. The council's meeting tomorrow to discuss whether to bring… Video, Audio
MP wants law change to avoid post-election by-elections
A former council candidate in Marlborough thinks new MP Jamie Arbuckle should be able to resign from the council without a by-election.
A real whodunnyit: Thieves steal cistern, but the throne's still golden
A public toilet cistern in New Plymouth has been stolen - and replaced with a golden replica.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to introduce Māori ward
Around 20 people spoke in support of the decision at today's council meeting.
'Kids shouldn't be living in motels': How Hastings cut numbers in emergency housing
At its worst in 2019, two-thirds of the city's motel rooms were being used for emergency accommodation.
Businesses take Wellington City Council to court over Golden Mile revamp
A group of affected businesses is taking Wellington City Council to court to stop the revamp of the city's Golden Mile.
‘Stop messing around with us’: Theatre group’s fury over council lease
A theatre group is "fed up" after a last-minute change in direction by Gisborne councillors left them with an uncertain future.
Court rules Bloomfield's fluoridation orders unlawful
The ruling will likely delay plans for a significant expansion of fluoridation.
Queenstown crypto outbreak: Four more weeks of boiling water
The council is installing UV treatment at its Two Mile plant, as well as bringing plants without the necessary protections up to compliance.
Eliminating homelessness an 'unreasonable goal' - Auckland Council
It takes weeks to house rough sleepers, and while eliminating homelessness is an unreasonable goal, Auckland Council is aiming to make it "rare".
Tauranga businesses upset with carpark closure
Time to catch up with the neighbourhood of Tauranga with local democracy reporter Alisha Evans. And the BoP capital is having it's own carpark controversy. Audio
Who let the dogs out? Auckland's pooch problem
Covid lockdowns have left us with a legacy of unwanted and increasingly dangerous dogs. Audio
Demolition of Blenheim's former art gallery, Clubs building begins
The former Millenium Art Gallery is an earthquake risk and no longer safe, while the council has been unable to lease the former Clubs building.
Waiheke ferries: Locals celebrate as new competitor sets sail
Aucklanders hopping to and from Waiheke Island are celebrating a new competitor offering trips on the route, with Island Direct setting sail for the first time today. Its 50-seater vessel is scheduled… Video, Audio