Local Council
Council appointment 'undemocratic', candidate says
The council this week appointed surveyor Chris Coll to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Buller councillor Frank Dooley.
'Horrendous': Mysterious bad smell haunts small town
A smell described as like rotting fish or a dead animal has been lingering over pōtiki.
'Are we being tough enough?': Wineries fall short on wastewater compliance
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows.
Massive blaze damages historic Roxburgh Town Hall
A massive blaze yesterday gutted the historic 110-year-old Roxburgh Town Hall, home to one of the world's longest-operating cinemas. Roxburgh community leader, Sally Feinerman, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio
Tauranga’s Māori Ward byelection – who’s running?
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor.
Taranaki councillors receive stinging response after they shut-down Treaty debate
Deputy chair of Taranaki Regional Council Neil Walker invoked a closure motion to quell any discussion of a submission on the Bill.
Coast council defends growth in staff numbers in heated meeting
The council employs the equivalent of about 92 full-time staff.
Major upgrade to busy Christchurch road
An upgrade to the busy SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch will go ahead, after the government initally put the brakes on the project last year. RNZ reporter Delphine Herbert was at the announcement.
…Businessman who bought red zone land asked to leave a month later
The Category 3 land looked like a good deal - at first.
'You were right': Wellington Water boss admits relying too much on contractors
Its boss has apologised and says the entity has "lost sight" about its customers getting value for money.
15-metre-high trees face chop as part of city makeover
The Italian alders have been blamed for damaging footpaths and causing people to slip and fall.
Russian businessman buys former Ashburton council building
A Russian business that owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury now owns a slice of Ashburton's CBD.
Forestry worker injured on council-owned block
The worker was left with life-threatening injuries.
Yarrow Stadium to be renamed as sponsor pulls out
The more than two decades-long naming rights deal at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth is coming to an end.
Wellington Water to ask council for more money
Wellington Water will ask the council for more money than it has been budgeted for the next financial year.
Wellington mayors on plans before council elections
The mayors of Wellington's four cities say they've got a lot to get through before local body elections in October. Nick James caught each of them. Audio
Frustration over delays to speed reductions in Tasman
Speed limits in Tasman, cost of council venues in Nelson and the controversial Waimea Community Dam - Local Democracy Reporter Nelson Max Frethey has all the details Audio
South Island pool takes high-tech approach to reducing drowning risks
A Canterbury swimming pool is using artificial intelligence technology to reduce the risk of drownings.
Lower Hutt MP wants answers over unbuilt post-natal care unit
A post-natal care unit for sick babies that was due to open in Lower Hutt in 2023 still has not been delivered, with the local MP demanding answers for months. Lower Hutt MP Ginny Andersen spoke to… Audio
Sugary drinks could be off the menu at Palmerston North venues
Sugary drinks could be off the menu at a series of Palmerston North sports venues if the council has its way. Speedway promoter Bruce Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
