Local Council
Taxpayers' Union criticises Tauranga City Council's new office
"Ratepayers are coughing up for a $125 million glass tower with barista-grade coffee on tap, while basic city services fall by the wayside," spokesman James Ross said.
'It's our time': Calls for rain radar in Nelson as flood risks intensify
Nelson City Council hydrologist Chris Strang says there has been an increase in storms and their unpredictability.
Why weren't Aucklanders warned of late-night storm - and warned twice today?
Auckland councillor and residents say there was a concerning delay in notifications before Easter Friday's flooding and intense overnight storms. Audio
'You've done enough, my boy': Teen walks 40km over 12 hours for Māori wards
Whakatāne teen Jack Karetai-Barrett is walking to promote voting yes to Māori wards.
Council told to stop discharging treated wastewater to land
It comes after high levels of nitrogen were detected in the Hāwea oxidation pond.
High Court confirms Wellington cutback on character-housing protections in district plan
LIVE Wellington had appealed the city council's recommendations, which were backed by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop.
Wellington council approves $400m council flat revamp
The price tag would also include one new multi-unit development.
Tougher liquor laws on the cards for Christchurch
The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.
Ratepayers to vote on future of Canterbury Museum redevelopment
The museum's budget blow-out means to continue, $21.1 million will be required from Christchurch ratepayers over four years.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches, the New Zealand… Audio
Giant block of Lower Hutt land bought for the public
Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland. Audio
Wellington local elections: Who's running for mayor?
RNZ's list of who is running for the capital's top job and what they are standing for.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Audio
Council wins bid for Eastbourne land
Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid to secure a thousand-hectare block of land in Eastbourne to the tune of around $9 million. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter… Audio
Former Labour leader Andrew Little to run for Wellington mayor
Former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington. Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two councillors standing for mayor in Lower Hutt
Last week Campbell Barry, who has held the mayoralty for two terms, announced he would not seek re-election.
Why some Aucklanders get extra votes in local election
"Some might ask 'how this is legal', but it certainly is: wherever you pay rates you can vote," an official says.
Land buyout will bring Auckland 2023 flood costs to over $1 billion
Auckland Council expects to have bought 1200 properties at high risk of flooding by the end of the year, and it's mapped out a plan for managing the flood damaged land. North Shore Ward Councillor and… Audio
Storm-damaged homes still a magnet for looters two years on
Auckland residents are pleased the council has approved a plan for how it'll deal with land bought from homeowners. Audio
Auckland council has plan to manage flood damaged land
Auckland council has come up with a plan to manage flood damaged land it's buying as part of it's recovery from the 2023 floods. Chair of the West Auckland is Flooding group Lyall Carter spoke to… Audio
