Local Council
Stephen takes on the verge
Meet a man who willingly mows verges - including one that's enormous and a few kilometers from his home. Audio
Council ignores mana whenua views over wastewater
Invercargill councillors voted to proceed with a short-term consent which would allow the small town's wastewater to continue under current conditions for a further two years.
Wellington confirms long-term plan, mayor tells govt to butt out
Wellington City Council has locked in a new long-term plan and told government MPs to "stay in their lane".
Councillors receive abusive emails after Israel vote
They voted in favour of Nelson City Council boycotting businesses which operate in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 December 2024
In today's episode, Shops on Wairoa's main street are flooding after heavy rain hit the area overnight -- with 80 millimetres estimated to have fallen, the minimum wage will rise by 35 cents next year… Audio
Wellington Council moves ahead with submission against Treaty Principles Bill
One councillor called it a waste of time and ratepayers' money, saying the council should keep out of "central government barn politics".
Te Pāti Māori on Electoral Commission apology
Te Pāti Māori says the Electoral Commission should not have apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the… Audio
Mayors on changes to Local Government Act
Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what it says are nice-to-haves. Clutha mayor Bryan Cadogan, Gisborne mayor Rhette Stoltz, and Lower Hutt… Audio
PM Luxon on Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update
Treasury will release its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday afternoon. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'That party is over': Councils distracted by wellbeing provisions - Brown
The local government minister says they're also driving up rates - Labour says it's "a complete fabrication". Audio
Wellngton mayor confident council will get plan over the line
Tory Whanau is confident councillors will reach consensus on budget savings in the long-term plan.
Rotorua's Springfield Golf course is saved or not
LDR's Laura Smith tells Nathan Rarere about the effort to save Springfield Golf Course Audio
Homeless given two days to leave camping site
Whanganui's biggest encampment of homeless people is being turfed out.
What to expect as Wellington prepares to lock in long-term plan cuts
The council already had a six-hour meeting in late November to rebalance the budget.
Dry conditions in Otago prompt tighter fire restrictions, warnings
Fireworks and open-air fires have been banned in parts of Otago.
Funding extension brings relief to Wairoa’s recovery efforts
Wairoa mayor Craig Little is thrilled the town has been handed some much-needed good Christmas tidings.
Residents say apartments will 'ruin sun and privacy'
Advocates say it's just what Wellington needs, but neighbours argue they "can't think of a worse possible site". Audio
Ōtaki highway tolls to reach vital services unfair - mayor
Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.
Whanganui rejects fast-track seabed mining project
Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.
'Standing next to you': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne District Council opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, citing a lack of tangata whenua input.
