Local Council
The Panel with Ian Taylor and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Ian Taylor and Georgie Stylianou discuss whether it's time to introduce water meters in Wellington, glaciers disappearing and ways to reduce clutter and… Audio
Lots of pushback over Nelson's plans for intensification
Today we're in the Top of the South neighbourhood of Nelson-Tasman with local democracy reporter Max Frethey. Last time we spoke with Max he told us about Nelson's Council's plan to make… Audio
'Grievous' error: Council puts down Gisborne family's pet dog
Gisborne District Council says it is investigating the "very unfortunate incident".
Hamilton council launches app to help discover natural areas
If you're in Hamilton get your phone out, because on Monday you'll be able to download a new app to help you discover natural areas in the city. The Nature In The City App has been designed by… Audio
Gisborne library patrons lash out at 'threatening' new fence
Elderly Gisborne residents are furious a new council safety fence has blocked their shortcut to the library.
Airlines and airport at odds over passenger pileups in arrivals
It's officially the school holidays and 15,000 passengers are expected to pass through Auckland Airport tomorrow. But brace, because traffic jams in the arrivals hall are already causing heavy… Video, Audio
Water treatment plant flooded in Tuatapere
Water tankers are on the way to Tuatapere, where the water treatment plant flooded and stopped working Thursday night - leaving just eight hours' worth or water in town's reservoir.
Southland… Audio
Rivers still rising in Gore as rain eases
Gore remains in a state of emergency Friday morning, after Thursday's heavy rain and widespread flooding.
Despite the rain easing, some river levels are still rising.
The District Council says the… Audio
State of emergency declared in Queenstown
A local state of emergency has been declared in Queenstown for the next 7 days after a night of torrential rain resulted in the evacuation of 41 homes and the CBD being swamped by torrential rain and… Audio
'They said they're coming back': Coromandel locals fear gang violence will continue
A relative of a man badly beaten by a dozen gang members in Coromandel says he sees gang activity "all the time" and does not think anything is going to change. Audio
Public feedback sought on Nelson's $40m Bridge to Better project
The 'Bridge to Better' project aims to improve water infrastructure, provide capacity for hundreds of homes and revitalise Bridge Street.
Queenstown mayor on cryptosporidium outbreak
The national water regulator has slapped a compliance notice on one of Queenstown's water treatment plants, after reports of people in Queenstown falling ill for weeks.
There are now 17 confirmed… Audio
Latest from Gisborne with Matthew Rosenberg
Nathan Rarere asks local democracy reporter Matthew Rosenberg why some East Coast beach residents have been cut off for months. Audio
Queenstown council served with order over 'non-compliant' water treatment plant
The national water regulator says a boil water notice must stay in place for one of Queenstown's water treatment plants until it is upgraded or switches to another supply as cases of cryptosporidium…
Smaller councils face 'considerable difficulty' to meet audit deadline
Smaller councils are facing bigger audit costs and more difficulties after the government introduced new requirements, a West Coast council boss says.
Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport
Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want. Audio
Donated air purifiers hoped to help asthmatics deal with Bromley's 'putrid smell'
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has gifted 40 air purifiers to Bromley School, to help pupils with asthma and their families.
Wellington residents asked for views on council rating policies
Wellington City Council could slash rates paid by commercial, industrial and business ratepayers as part of an overhaul to its rating policies.
West Coast councillor's spat costs ratepayers $40,000
Ratepayers forked out nearly $40,000 for investigations into complaints dumped West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) chair councillor Allan Birchfield and councillor Frank Dooley laid against each other.
Bar owner frustrated by Queenstown water situation
A Queenstown bar owner says the council has let people get sick off the water for 5 weeks while providing no information to the community .
All properties on Queenstown's town water supply are under… Audio