Local Council
Privatising Ports of Auckland could add extra costs
Privatising the Ports of Auckland could hit local users with $70 million dollars in extra costs annually.
That comes from a new report commissioned by the Maritime Union of New Zealand, which looks… Audio
Twyford calls for independent body to handle appeals for flood-damaged home categorisations
The MP for an Auckland suburb impacted by floods is urging mayor Wayne Brown to set up an independent body to handle appeals for categorisations of damaged homes.
'Carrot and stick' - How Rotorua halved early deaths from air pollution
The estimated number of Rotorua adults dying early from the impacts of poor air quality has halved in 13 years - contributing to a social cost saving of more than $100 million, district councillors…
Council vote to change Sonning Carpark name to Opoia Paa
Sonning Carpark in Hamilton will now be called Opoia Paa following a vote by Hamilton City Council today.
Some Nelson residents oppose housing intensification plan
There are fears six-storey apartment blocks will shade homes and destroy Nelson's sunny reputation. A proposed change in planning rules to enable greater housing intensification has drawn opposition… Audio
South Wairarapa council to discuss establishing Māori ward
South Wairarapa District Council is having conversations about establishing a Māori ward in the district.
Congestion charges proposed for Tauranga
Time now to get the latest from Tauranga and today it's the turn of Alisha Evans. She started by telling Nathan Rarere about Tauranga's proposed congestion charges and if it's a big issue. Audio
Longer life predicted for cemetery
A new cemetery for the Whakatāne district is not as urgent as first thought, thanks to the increasing number of people choosing to be cremated.
Tauranga proposing road congestion charge
Would you be happy to pay three-dollars to drive through the centre of your city during peak hour?
That's what's being proposed in Tauranga, with road congestion charging on the menu.
Transport… Audio
Dunedin flood-prone housing sparks solution vs acquisition debate
A proposal to buy at-risk homes will provide more certainty and reassurance to residents, a council project group says. Audio
Pensioner's two-year wait for new windows 'so we can have some warmth'
Mary Smith just wants to be able to live out her last years in warmth but Rotorua Lakes Council has not been able to find contractors to do the work.
Attacks by uncontrolled dogs on the rise in Wellington
Sixty-five attacks on people, 78 on animals and 697 uncontrolled dogs were reported in the capital - but the problem might be nationwide.
Gore District Council chief executive resigns
Gore District Council's embattled chief executive, Stephen Parry, has resigned after more than two decades in the job.
It's been a fraught term for the local government stalwart, with the 22-year… Audio
Two out of three Wairarapa councils in merger discussions
Two out of three Wairarapa councils are progressing merger discussions, with one council sitting it out for now.
Hurunui District Council works on coastal erosion plans
Time now or the local democracy reporting part of our programme. And today we're checking out the neighbourhood of David Hill from North Canterbury. He told Nathan Rarere about the Hurunui District… Audio
Gore District Council's embattled chief executive Stephen Parry resigns
It has been a fraught term for the local government stalwart ever since Ben Bell was elected as the district's mayor
Glenorchy locals look to protect community from quake risks
Glenorchy residents are grappling with how to protect their community from floods and earthquakes.
They've recently learnt their Otago town on the shores of Lake Wakatipu is at risk from liquefaction… Audio
Nelson to receive $12 million flood recovery package
The Government has committed $12.3 million towards a flood recovery package for Nelson.
The deal will see the Nelson City Council contribute a similar amount, subject to council agreement.
The… Audio
Auckland Council need to be in sync with flood-hit communities - owner of damaged home
A property owner in a storm-hit part of coastal Auckland says recovery efforts are progressing slowly.
Auckland's wet weather reignites wetland talk for suburban park
Wet weather and severe flooding in Auckland has reignited discussion about a wetland in a popular suburban park.
The wetland had been consulted on in 2015 and turned down, but now with a bit of water… Audio
