Local Council
Central Otago ratepayers face 24 percent increase
Central Otago ratepayers are facing a rates increase of an average of just over 24 percent.
The district's mayor, Tim Cadogan says that's a lot better than what the council had considered, which… Audio
Dutch Elm disease found in Waikato
Time now to get the latest from the regions and Nathan Rarere caught up with our Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod and asked about Dutch Elm disease being found in the region. Audio
Concern over lack of council action to stop fish dying in dried up stream
A Mid Canterbury farmer says the council has stopped returning emails and phone calls from concerned locals.
Climate activists demand council include cruise ship emissions in targets
Climate activists are urging the Christchurch City Council to count cruise ship emissions in the city's climate targets.
'A huge step for us as a community' - Council considers selling lines company
A Dunedin council proposal to sell lines company Aurora Energy is one of the most significant decisions it's likely to make this term, says a councillor.
Dredging to deepen challenging boat entrance in Whakatāne
Boaties using the Whakatāne River entrance will be relieved that dredging has started on the narrows, where the shallow water has been causing concern.
All aboard: Wayne Brown and Dean Kimpton go for a ride
Road cones, raised crossings and the entire board of Auckland Transport have attracted the wrath of the city's mayor, and today Brown had the opportunity to pop off a few shots at its chief executive.
Food market to take over Nelson site deemed unviable for affordable housing
Nelson City Council is leasing a central city site previously tagged for housing development to a market gardener.
Efforts to save the Tinwald pool
The Ashburton District Council has proposed closing the Tinwald Community Pool - despite protests from residents in the area. Audio
Contentious dump in Greymouth can't automatically be shut down says West Coast Regional Council
The chair of the West Coast Regional Council says a contentious dump near Greymouth's water treatment plant can't be automatically shut down.
On Monday, the Grey District Council issued a call for… Audio
Mayor Wayne Brown had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to stop work on projects
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's bluff has been called - he had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop work on projects funded by the soon-to-be scrapped regional fuel tax.
Emails… Audio
Greymouth mayor taking stand to shut down 'environmentally risky' dump
Greymouth mayor Tania Gibson says the council is taking a stand to shut down a dump she says is too environmentally risky.
The Grey District Council is calling on the West Coast Regional Council to… Audio
Paws off: Gym goers start petition to keep beloved cat
Dozens of gym goers in South Auckland are saddened to hear the council wants to remove a beloved cat from the Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre.
MPAL has lived at the centre for five years and has… Audio
Council wants polluting park shut down
The Grey District Council wants a private landfill urgently shut down after it was found to be leaching contaminants into nearby land.
Super-city ruled out, but councils look to join forces
Council leaders in the Wellington region are looking at plans that could see their councils amalgamated. Audio
Residents upset as beloved community hall put up for sale
Residents of a south Auckland community donated the hall to the council during World War II.
Councils call for $200 million flood protection investment
Councils, calling for government help to invest in flood protection, are frustrated they've been sent back to bureaucrats for more talks.
They say a $200 million investment now would save lives and… Audio
Councils ask Government for flood protection investment
Regional councils are pleading with the Government to more rapidly invest in flood protection.
They want Cabinet to invest about $200 million to help update the ageing flood protection network.
The… Audio
Councils frustrated as govt refers flood protection project to bureaucrats
Councils say a $200 million investment now would save lives and billions of dollars, and they're frustrated the minister has just referred them to "further conversations" with bureaucrats.
To mow or let it grow - council considers repeating trial
A wildflower and no-mow trial in Hamilton parks and reserves has shown good results, but whether it will be repeated is still to be decided.
