Local Council
Whakatane Maori street name deemed too long
Time now to catch up with the neighbourhood of Whakatane and local democracy reporter Diane McCarthy. The Te Rahui Herenga Waka Harbour has been in the news there - Nathan Rarere asked what's… Audio
Māori seats on Auckland Council draws mixed views
Aucklanders are being asked for feedback on whether the council should have Māori seats on its governing body.
Nelson-Tasman disabled facilities a 'letdown'
A woman who cares for her paralysed husband has said that disabled facilities across the region are not adequate while councillors agree more needs to be done for accessibility.
Two-horse race in New Plymouth electorate
The contest for the New Plymouth electorate is shaping up as a two-horse race between Labour incumbent Glen Bennett and newcomer for National David MacLeod.
National held the seat - which stretches… Audio
Community board forum consumed by conspiracy theories
Concerns around the installation of Motueka cycleways have resulted in conspiracy theories consuming much of the community board's public forum time.
West Coast council defamation case bill exceeds $15,000
A defamation case taken by West Coast Regional Councillor Frank Dooley against Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine has so far cost Buller ratepayers more than $15,000.
Rotorua mayor's says city doing better than last year
Time now head to get the latest from Rotorua. And joining us is our Local Democracy Reporter Laura Smith. Audio
Tears as rottweiler Chopper ordered to be put down
Cries of "no way" rang out through a courtroom as a judge ordered the destruction of a Tauranga rottweiler that bit a vet.
Former councillor thrown out of council meeting after Tolley clash
Murray Guy was ejected from a tumultuous Tauranga City Council meeting because he refused to stop speaking from the public gallery.
Half of low-cost Auckland accommodation have fire safety deficiencies, council finds
Auckland Council has found two Loafers Lodge-type boarding houses bad enough to trigger a dangerous building notice.
Poo, privacy and slurs: Why a tiny school is fighting development rules
Human poo, used sanitary pads and fears for children's privacy are some of the reasons Rotorua's "smallest school" is pleading for neighbouring properties to not be allowed to build up.
'Disregard for democracy' – speakers denied access to public forum
Garth Mathieson is one of 11 people who have had their request to speak in public forum at a Tauranga City Council meeting turned down by commission chairperson Anne Tolley.
Wellington arts venues added to list of quake-prone buildings
The Opera House and the Michael Fowler Centre have been issued with earthquake-prone building notices. Audio
Auckland Councillor 'frustrated' over suspension of ferries
An Auckland Councillor is frustrated with the suspension of several ferry services.
From October, Fullers360 will no longer operate the Birkenhead, Northcote Point and Bayswater routes.
Auckland… Audio
Three-year rates holiday on the cards for quake-prone homeowners
Wellington city councillors have voted to allow a proposal of a three-year halt on rate payments for people to fix their earthquake-prone buildings to go out for public consolation.
'Hit me' taunt made by former council chairperson
Former West Coast Regional Council chairperson Allan Birchfield taunted fellow councillor Frank Dooley saying, "hit me Frank" during an altercation in May.
$400m investment aimed at revitalising 'decrepit' Tauranga CBD
After languishing for a decade, there is a new sense of momentum in the centre of Tauranga.
Safe cycling proposal divides opinion in New Plymouth
A proposal for $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.
Schools say dedicated cycle lanes will improve children's safety, but businesses fear loss of… Audio
Waka Kotahi to widen SH1 between Ashburton - Rolleston
Time now for our local demoracy reporting part of the programme and today it's the turn of Jonathan Leask from Mid Canterbury. Audio
Protests at council meetings becoming more 'polarised and heated' – police
North Canterbury police are seeing a change in the nature of protests since the Covid-19 lockdowns.