Local Council
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
New Auckland housing plan too rushed, councillor says
Christine Fletcher says councillors weren't on board with the original three-storey building proposal, but there's not much support among locals for an alternative high-rise proposal either. Audio
Councillors vote to save Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary
T he decision - confirmed at a full council meeting on Tuesday - ends more than a year of uncertainty.
Departing councillors speak out in support of Māori ward
Departing councillors have voiced their support for retaining the Māori ward in their valedictory speeches at the final Marlborough District Council meeting before the election.
Cheers, boos, and a sprinkling of 'holy water' at election event
Aro Valley's 'meet the candidates' local body elections event has been known for not being conventional. Audio
Residents outraged as gentailer looks to dip further into lake
But the power company is asking people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy". Audio
Residents pack Wellington hall to quiz mayoral hopefuls
It was a fun night out for democracy in Wellington's Aro Valley with locals crammed into their community hall to grill the mayoral hopefuls on their vision for the city. Nick James reports. Audio
Whangārei's teen voters want their say in local elections
Three hours is all that separates Norty Jensen Heta from being able to vote in the 2025 local elections alongside his teenage peers.
Council demands man move shed despite incoming law changes
Hamilton City Council's regulatory operations manager Brent Austin said it was required to adhere to the Building Act legislation currently in place. Audio
Majority want government to cap council rates
An overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support the government putting a cap on the amount councils can increase rates each year, according to the RNZ-Reid Research poll. In August it was announced… Audio
Council demands man moves shed despite incoming law changes
A Hamilton man has been told by the council to move his shed because it's too close to the boundary fence, or be stung with a fine $20,000 a day for everyday the shed is non-compliant. David Seymour… Audio
75% of voters support rates cap: poll
An overwhelming majority back the government capping council hikes, the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll has found.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
Chatham Islands Council forced into overdraft
There are fears for the financial viability of the Chatham Islands, with the island's council out of cash. Chatham Islands mayor, Monique Croon, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Auckland mayor promises to ask for extra funding for homelessness
Wayne Brown says he can't commit to increasing the city's annual homelessness budget, but will ask the council if re-elected.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 September 2025
In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Audio
'Bit gimmicky': McClay criticises council's 'nitrate emergency'
Canterbury Regional Council, known as Environment Canterbury (ECan), carried a motion to declare a nitrate emergency at its final meeting on Wednesday. Audio
New domestic flights taking off from Hamilton
Domestic jets make a reappearance at Hamilton airport - Libby Kirkby McLeod has the story Audio
Environment Canterbury declares nitrate emergency
The move comes after a survey found both E coli and nitrate concentrations were increasing. Audio
'Footpath to nowhere': Halswell residents want improved pedestrian access
The fast-growing Christchurch suburb was snubbed by the city council in a programme to improve 19 priority footpath areas.
