Local Council
Parents concerned as Blenheim stormwater ponds unfenced
To Blenheim now, where a stormwater pond in a new sub division will not be fenced by council, despite concerned residents describing it as "super dangerous". Meanwhile in town - Te Kahu o Waipuna -… Audio
Council won't fence 'super dangerous' stormwater ponds
A stormwater pond in a new subdivision in Blenheim will not be fenced despite ongoing calls from concerned residents.
St Heliers residents oppose fast-tracked development
Locals in the east of central Auckland are up in arms that a development that will see dozens of town houses built on just three sections has been fast-tracked.
St Heliers residents say they weren't… Audio
Te Huia allowed back in central Auckland after ban
The ban is over and Te Huia, the train service running between Hamilton and Auckland, is allowed back into central Auckland.
Te Huia has only carried passengers as far as Papakura instead of The… Audio
St Heliers development's fast-tracked approval upsets concerned residents
St Heliers residents say they were not given the chance to voice their concerns about how the neighbourhood's infrastructure will cope with the homes, some of which could be three storeys high.
Otago council checks compliance of rabbit population control efforts
Roughly a third of rabbit inspections in Otago communities were compliant last financial year, but the regional council says it is working with groups to help them coordinate their control efforts. Video
Auckland Council launches tool for residents to check flood risk
Is your house at risk of flooding? A new online tool lets Auckland residents check the threat to their property.
Significant Natural Areas rules too broad, research centre says
Bioprotection Aotearoa is concerned rules around areas of significant biodiversity are too broad and need more focus.
Gisborne council's main scientist posts anti-government views on social media
A top Gisborne scientist has retained the support of the council he represents despite posting vitriol about the government.
Recovery package offers 'clarity and certainty' for cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay residents - mayor
The mayor of Hastings says she is hopeful buyout negotiations with Category 3 property owners in the district will start in early October. Audio
Mayor says North Harbour Stadium could be bulldozed next year
The future of the North Harbour Stadium in Albany has been thrown into doubt by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.
Government completes Christchurch red zone transfer to council
Crown-owned red zone land along the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor is being returned to the council, marking the end of the government's post-earthquake responsibilities in the process.
Building consents still issued in town facing possible relocation
Franz Josef may not be able to remain in its present site beyond 20 years, so why are authorities still issuing building consents in the area?
Ombudsman calls for 'more trust and empowerment of iwi' after cyclone visit
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is calling on the government and local councils to empower iwi on the back of a visit to cyclone-hit areas.
Wayne's waterfront waterworld: Mayor's vision of renovated port for public
Mayor Wayne Brown's unveiled a vision to turn Auckland's working port into a sophisticated waterfront playround for the public, with stage one of the development possible in the next five years… Video, Audio
Blenheim library visitors 'just can’t stay away' from flash new building
The number of people wandering into Te Kahu o Waipuna has more than doubled since its opening.
Rotorua council gives go-ahead to restoration of museum building despite cost concerns
The mayor says the last thing she wants is for the building to become "a black hole of spending".
Senior management face job cuts New Plymouth District Council
A new chief executive is sweeping through the New Plymouth District Council with a cost-cutting scythe.
The council is facing losing more than a quarter of its senior management staff.
It's part of… Audio
Council looks to cut quarter of senior management in restructure
The New Plymouth council's chief executive, who started in March, says council is not delivering some services successfully which required change.
'A drop in the bucket': Sandringham businesses fear losing out on crime prevention fund
The Albert-Eden Local Board, which encompasses Sandringham, says its allocated crime prevention funding will be spread thinly and have limited impact.