Local Council
Auckland Council budget meeting continues into day two
Auckland councillors are back in a second day of meetings to sign off the city's budget, after a major concession from the mayor over the sale of airport shares. Audio
Union members unhappy with Council over restructure dealings
The Public Service Association claims the South Waikato District Council has breached its obligations to act in good faith during a recent restructure.... but the chief executive says it's just a case… Audio
Councillor warns of wild ride at day two of budget debate
Howick Ward councillor, Maurice Williamson is warning of a wild and rough ride at today's meeting.
A strong supporter of selling the Council's airport shares, he described yesterday's budget debate… Audio
Auckland councillors to consider amendment to stop airport share sales this year
Auckland councillors head into a second day of debate over the Council budget, with the proposed sale of the Council's airport shares again set to dominate proceedings.
Yesterday, opposition to the… Audio
Airport shares remain sticking point in city's Budget debate
Auckland councillors will have another go today at signing off the city's controversial budget after a major concession from the Mayor over the sale of airport shares.
The council failed to get to a… Audio
'Good decisions take time': Auckland councillors back to budget debate
Auckland councillors will make another attempt at signing off the city's budget after the major concession from Wayne Brown on the sale of airport shares.
Rotorua mayor gives birth, takes swipe at state of health system
Rotorua's mayor has spoken about the "truly special" moment, and criticised the sector's staff shortages.
Auckland Council fails to decide on budget, will reconvene Friday
Thursday's meeting ended without a decision, despite a partial backdown from the mayor on selling shares in the city's airport.
Auckland budget: Council meeting to continue Friday
Auckland Council has adjourned its governing body meeting without reaching a decision on the annual budget, after Mayor Wayne Brown backed down on a plan to sell all of council's airport shares. Video
Councillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor's assistant
A Gore district councillor boycotted a retreat because it was organised by mayor Ben Bell's assistant, who was facing fraud charges at the time.
Yarrow Stadium owners stay mum over project update
The Taranaki Regional Council is holding its cards close to its chest ahead of an announcement on the rebuild of the east stand at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium.
Auckland councillors make final vote on budget
Auckland councillors are meeting right now to make their final votes on the Mayor's divisive annual budget proposal. Mayor Wayne Brown is promising to roll back funding cuts for arts, culture, and… Audio
'He's rested everything on today's vote' - D-Day for Mayor Wayne Brown's budget
Aucklanders find out today if the mayor has enough votes to sell the council's $2 billion worth of airport shares as part of the plan he says will help fix the city. Video, Audio
Yarrow Stadium owners stay mum over project update
The Taranaki Regional Council is holding its cards close to its chest ahead of an announcement on the rebuild of the East Stand at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium.
As construction costs rise around the… Audio
Residents still waiting decades after Motueka pool promise
How long is too long for a fundraising effort?
Some in Motueka have an idea.
The community has been fundraising for an indoor, heated pool for at least 20 years.
And its not that there's a lack of… Audio
Citizens Advice Bureau and Heart of the City on Auckland budget
The Auckland Council will today have a clearer picture of what is to come from Mayor Wayne Brown's budget proposal.
The super city is looking down the barrel of a $375 million deficit, including $50… Audio
Auckland local boards discuss budget contentions
Aucklanders find out today if their mayor has enough votes to sell the council's two billion dollars worth of airport shares as part of the plan he says will help fix the city.
Councillors will vote… Audio
LDR North Canterbury: small rates rise for region
![Keeping it low . . . The Kaikōura District Council is aiming for an average rates rise of 4.99%. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury News [LDR single use only]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--m4sdRl6P--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1686014909/4L7U3WO_Hur1021LDRkaikoura1_1_scaled_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Let's head now to our LDR reporter David Hill down south where birds of all shapes and sizes flocked to North Canterbury over the long weekend. Audio
Councillors vote to keep cycle lane installed temporarily in Christchurch
Christchurch City Councillors have voted to keep a controversial temporary cycle lane installed by council staff last month.
Another Auckland councillor reveals financial interest in Auckland Airport
North Shore's Chris Darby has updated his financial interest register, two days before the vote on whether to sell them as part of the city's budget fix.
