Local Council
Marlborough taonga being sent to Harvard for testing
Samples of taonga found at the Wairau Bar is heading to the US for research, local democracy reporter Maia Hart has the story out of Marlborough Audio
Whangārei considers cost of refusing fluoridation
Whangārei councillors will meet behind closed doors today to discuss the legal ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water.
Wellington Water chairperson unlikely to be forced to resign after extraordinary meeting
At the meeting, Wellington Water board chairperson Nick Leggett said it had been making progress at fixing issues with the water company.
Parts of South Auckland ditch bin tags
Papakura residents will no longer need to purchase and use prepaid bin tags from 1 May - the last area in Auckland to stop using the tags.
Wellington Water woes: Extraordinary meeting to decide fate of chair
The future of the Wellington Water Board chair will be discussed by the region's leaders at an extraordinary meeting today. Audio
Councillors split on future of Wellington Water board chair
Wellington's mayor, and most of the city councillors, called for the Wellington Water board chair to resign last week in the wake of two scathing reports. Councillors will discuss the future of Nick… Audio
Future of Wellington Water board chair to be discussed
Leaders in the Wellington region will discuss the future of the Wellington Water Board Chair on Monday at an extraordinary meeting. Councillor Nikau Wi Neera spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt for help as homelessness surges
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Community Committee chair Angela Dalton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt to help with surge in homelessness
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Auckland Councillor explains proposal for Takapuna golf course wetland
Turning the Takapuna Golf course into a wetland is the answer to flooding in the Wairau valley according to the council - Cr Richard Hills explains the proposed change. Audio
Whangārei District Council to hold sudden closed-door fluoridation meeting
Whangārei is the only district council in New Zealand refusing to fluoridate among 14 nationwide.
Push for more women in council ahead of local elections
While women account for 51 percent of Auckland's population, they hold only 37 percent of elected positions in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Living in Hope: locals fight to keep 'lovely farming village' vibe
A 400-signature petition given to Tasman District Council opposes business and industrial zoning plans for the small rural community of Hope, just south of Nelson.
'Frankly ludicrous': Cost of Christchurch artwork repairs questioned
The Chalice in Cathedral Square was erected in 2001 and will cost $400,000 to restore.
Taupō District Councillor quits after drink driving charges
A Taupō District Councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned her seat.
Porirua mayor blasts proposal to sack Wellington water chairperson
Two reports into the water entity released this week have found poor financial oversight and contractor management, and a maintenance spend far higher than some other councils.
Mayor, councillors call for Wellington Water board chairperson to resign
On Tuesday Nick Leggett said he was "taking soundings" on whether he should resign.
Ombudsman gives councils nudge over closed meetings
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has reminded councils that workshops should be open to the public by default.
Veteran Auckland councillor to step aside
The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades.
Wellington crossing painted in transgender flag restored to original
The council was worried it could be a safety risk, especially in wet weather.
