Local Council

Watch: RNZ checks in on what's been a tumultuous term and looks ahead to what October's election might hold.

Whanganui councillors have voted 8-5 to form a new entity with Ruapehu to manage the delivery of water services.

New Plymouth councillors reckon buying local could save money - and bring growth, green gains and more mahi for Māori.

Councils need more control over managing dog-related issues from the government, Auckland Council says. Audio

Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio

The Kaikōura District Council is considering drafting an animal control bylaw to include cats, to replace its dog control bylaw, in a bid to protect native birds.

But last week Waikati District Council voted to exit the partnership and manage its services in-house for at least two years.

The council is contesting figures put out by Taxpayers' Union showing it topped the country for rate hikes over the past three years.

And why it risks falling even further behind similar cities around the world, according to a new report. Audio

Requirements on councils to prioritise core services will also be imposed.

About 140 infringements are issued across Auckland per hour, Auckland Transport's head of parking compliance says Audio

From 2027 ratepayers will be billed, at least in part, according to volume of water used.

The Wellington mayor says it's for Chung to share the apology over an inappropriate email he sent two years ago, while her focus is in running the city.

Eastern Bush/Otahu Flat, north of Tūātapere, is under a boil water notice until at least 2026.

The lobby group has released its rates ranking of local bodies across the country.