Local Council
Auckland mayor in 'complex negotiations' over flood repairs
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he's still in "complex" negotiations with the government over how they'll split the bill over flood repairs. Wayne Brown was high above Eden Park today promoting the… Video, Audio
Rotorua Lakes Council wins case to make emergency motels safer from fire
A council has won its case to take steps to make motels used for emergency housing safer from fire and other threats.
Christchurch head of Three Waters resigns after extended leave
Helen Beaumont had been out of office since February, with a colleague temporarily taking on the role in her absence.
'We need more resilient roads': Mayor's plea as tourism to Waitomo caves picks up
As the attraction recovers from the pandemic, the area is struggling with the impact extreme weather has had on the roads.
'Forgetting to pay is an honest mistake': Whanau
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has denied asking a waiter if he knew who she was.
A Wellington restaurant manager says the mayor seemed 'tipsy' while at The Old Quarter restaurant and left without… Audio
LDR Nelson: Homecare workers say system in shambles
Time now for the local democracy reporting part of our programme. Today it's the turn of Nelson reporter Max Freethy. Audio
Tory Whanau denies claims of boozy night
Wellington's mayor says she is embarrassed she walked out of a restaurant without paying, but denies trying to get special treatment. Tory Whanau is accused by the restaurant staff of asking them 'do… Audio
Wellington City Council approves digital map of underground infrastructure
The $4 million-funded Wellington Underground Asset Map will change the way buried infrastructure, such as telecommunications cables, gas pipes, and other services, are installed and maintained.
Council applies to itself for consent to spray chemicals
Canterbury Regional Council has applied to renew its own consents to spray chemicals for weed control - but it's both the applicant and consent authority.
'It's bloody hard': Farmer aghast as some Coasters face rates increases over 23pc
West Coast ratepayers now face among the biggest rates increases in the country.
Auckland services for the chop as budget cuts kick in
From today, Auckland Council will be reducing some services including noise control and mowing in parks as part of its annual budget cost cutting.
Government moves forward on coal technology restrictions
The government is following through on a promised ban on new coal boilers, and phasing out existing ones by 2037.
National committed to funding but not location of Ashburton’s second bridge
National says it will have the money, but stopped short of confirming where it will build a second Ashburton/Hakatere River bridge.
Gisborne health centre closes doors due to sewage
Time to check out the Tai Rawhiti neighbourhood now. Local Democracy Reporter Matthew Rosenberg in Gisborne gave Nathan Rarere an update on the number of roads damaged thanks to this year's wild… Audio
Wellington City Council votes against withdrawing from LGWM
Wellington City Council have voted against withdrawing from the Let's Get Wellington Moving program.
Eight percent rates rise for Marlborough amid cost-of-living crisis
Mayor Nadine Taylor says it is a relatively high rates increase, at a time when households are facing cost-of-living pressures.
Council to vote on Let's Get Wellington Moving
Today, the Wellington City Council will vote on a motion calling for the organisation to withdraw from Let's Get Wellington Moving.
If successful, it could be the end of the bold project, the… Audio
Auckland Council urged to improve in emergencies
The Auditor-General has urged Auckland Council to improve its ability to respond to emergencies in a new report.
Auditor-General John Ryan recommended a range of improvements, including the council… Audio
Council votes for almost 20 percent rates hike
Ratepayers in South Wairarapa are facing one of the biggest rate rises in the country this year.
Auditor-General backs calls for Auckland to beef up emergency response
John Ryan is recommending consistent leadership for its emergency management team as part of the council's response planning.