Local Council
Artist not told iconic mural would be painted over
Natalia Rak says she has no idea why her well-loved Dunedin mural has suddenly vanished.
'We're a silent minority': Disabled Strategy 10 years out of date
Members of the disabled community in Gisborne have met with the council to address the city's disability strategy being 10 years out of date.
Too hard basket: Some Aucklanders not using food scraps bin
It's been nearly nearly six months since the roll out of the green food waste bin was completed in Auckland.
Food scraps in landfills make a lot of methane and CO2 which are harmful greenhouse gases.
…Too hard basket: Some Aucklanders not using food scraps bin
It's been nearly nearly six months since the roll out of the green food waste bin was completed in Auckland. Food scraps in landfills make a lot of methane and CO2 which are harmful greenhouse gases… Audio
Controversial, 'ugly', container project to get public toilet
Neighbours say the shipping container art site is a "one-finger" salute to council.
Kaikōura ratepayers face 14.5 percent rates hike
The Kaikōura District Council is proposing an average 14.5 percent rates rise in its draft 2024/34 Long Term Plan.
Good news for flood affected home owners in Tauranga
Time now to head to the regions and today it's the turn of Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans from Tauranga. Audio
Auckland housing affordability boosted by Unitary Plan - research
The 2016 plan allowed for intensification, which is helping keep housing and rental costs lower than they would otherwise be, an economist says.
Community banding together after threats, intimidation at library
The behaviour forced the library to shorten its hours and roster staff on in pairs.
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running
Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to government's draft transport policy statement.
Council ends heritage project over fears of 32% rates rises
Chief executive says he's trying to keep rates low amid a cost-of-living crisis, but a union is urging him to reconsider.
Port of Auckland workers protest mayor's long-term lease proposal
Workers gathered on the streets outside Auckland Town Hall to oppose the ports being leased out by the council.
Company fined for damaging Marlborough archaelogical site
We are heading to the Top of the South with our regional reporter there Samantha Gee. The West Coast Regional Council is "closely monitoring" the Taylorville Resource Park, Nathan Rarere asked her… Audio
Otago councillors vote to delay notification of controversial land, water plan
The councillors have voted to push ahead with a controversial land and water plan but not as originally planned following heated debate.
Government rejects Auckland mayor's demands for more money
The prime minister has dismissed Wayne Brown's plea to the government to pay rates on its properties in the region and give GST back. Audio
Lower Hutt long-term plan, with 16.9% rates hike, out for consultation
Lower Hutt residents will be able to have their say on Hutt City Council's long-term plan from next Tuesday.
Property owner says council's low-ball valuation skewing buyout process
Buyout rules for uninhabitable properties are stacked against owners, Shane Fell says, but the Gisborne council is defending its process.
Plan unveiled for Nelson facility combining three civic assets
A proposal to develop a new facility combining Nelson's library and civic centre with a community hub has been suggested to help revitalise the city centre, at a cost of $90 million.
Tauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes
From July, bars in Tauranga CBD will close at 2am instead of 3am.
Leaky building lawsuit: Council breached duty of care, court finds
Owners of units at a leaky Auckland apartment building have spent a decade getting their compensation lawsuit to court.
