Local Council
Auckland councillor on stoush between land owner and council
Returning to our earlier story about the coastal walkway on Auckland's North Shore that's been closed due to a stoush between a land owner and the council. For years, the owner of the Firth family… Video, Audio
Council vs land owner: Popular walkway closed due to stoush
The public has been blocked from a hugely popular coastal walkway, because of a stoush between the council, and a property owner. The Takapuna to Milford coastal walk runs through the Firth family… Video, Audio
Taumata Arowai warns councils over new water filter laws
The national water regulator is not ruling out legal action against Queenstown Lakes District Council for not having barriers to filter out cryptosporidium. Audio
Authorities struggling to find source of cryptosporidium outbreak in Queenstown
Authorities are no closer to finding the source of Queenstown's cryptosporidium outbreak.
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed 56 cases, 12 probable cases, and eight under investigation.
The Council says the… Audio
Issues over possible extension for smelly West Coast private landfill
Whether or not a private landfill should get more time to fix ongoing smell problems has been complicated by a WorkSafe shutdown and investigation, and advice is being sought, a West Coast council…
Gisborne beach to close for emergency pipe repair
Urgent repairs to Gisborne's wastewater outfall pipe will close a section of Midway Beach for at least five days.
Remote campground OKs dogs, despite officials' advice
Despite concerns from dog control officers and councillors, dogs will be allowed a at popular South Wairarapa camping destination this summer.
Sinkhole sewage spill scuttles Saturday and Sunday sea sports
The fallout from Auckland's giant sinkhole continues, forcing the cancellation of weekend events and school holiday programmes across the Waitematā Harbour.
Owners of euthanised Gisborne dog: 'We have so many precious memories'
The owners of a dog mistakenly put down by Gisborne District Council staff are calling for an end to the controversial killing method used on their pet.
'It's a level three situation, the highest ever' - deputy mayor on sewage leak
The Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the raw sewage being pumped into the Waitematā Harbour is a result of many years of neglect.
It will take an estimated ten days to fix the broken sewer pipe at the… Audio
Resident shocked at council's 100 percent rates hike
Some households face an increase of 100 percent thanks to additional council levies.
Rollout of food waste bins to Auckland households on track to be completed next month
Small green bins have been popping up around Auckland as the council's scheme to recycle leftover food scraps kicks into action. Residents in west, north and central Auckland have now got their bins… Video, Audio
'Very challenging': Auckland sinkhole repairs could take days
Crews have to clear away a large amount of earth blocking a sewer before they can start repairs.
Cooking classes helping turn down the heat on cost of living
A Taranaki food bank is rustling up savings and nutritious grub at a series of popular cooking classes.
A look inside Auckland's new train station set to open in 2025
Auckland Council hopes a new train station by the Sky Tower will breathe life into the city centre.
Two roundabouts replaced by traffic lights in Ashburton
We're checking out the neighbourhood of mid-Canterbury now with local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask. Nathan Rarere asked him if Ashburton residents are pleased or not with some traffic lights… Audio
Police want public to film any law-breaking Wellington protesters
Police preparing to supervise protests planned for Wellington central this week are asking bystanders to film it if any law breaking takes place, and to submit the images.
The Pre-Panel with Jack Yan and Alison Mau
Wallace and panellists Jack Yan and Alison Mau discuss the no-mow policy under trail at several Hamilton gardens. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
Silt clean-up needs far more than what government is offering - local council
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says a $10 million boost to help clean up silt is still nowhere near enough.
Awanui stakes its claim as most beautiful of Aotearoa's tiny towns
Forget the election - in one corner of the Far North, the only contest that matters is the one to decide which town will be judged the most beautiful in Aotearoa.
