Local Council
Government plans to scrap regional councils
The Government's plan to scrap regional councils and hand responsibilities over to mayor-led combined territories boards marks the biggest structural shift in local government in decades. Doug Leeder… Audio
Report says WCC could save millions as job cuts questioned
A report suggests Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through drastic job cuts, but councillors won't be drawn on whether hundreds of staff are facing layoffs. Mary Argue… Audio
Regional councillor, former Mayor on local government shake-up
Jono Naylor has been around all sides of the issue and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Consent woes: Homeowners feel betrayed by council
Auckland homeowners have banded together after finding out the homes they purchased over a year ago do not have compliant resource consents. Audio
Report suggests 330 surplus staff at Wellington City Council
PSA says analysis from Deloitte, which cost $435k, lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
Nelson roadworks causing headaches for retailers
Roadworks in Nelson's CBD and the Hindu community are looking for a home - Max Frethey reports from the top of the South Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
Auckland mayor's advice to National and Labour: Be more like me
"Imitation is the best form of flattery, I suppose," Wayne Brown said when asked about new policies from the major parties which echoed his own. Audio
Survey reveals 81% of councillors harassed or bullied
A survey of last term's Auckland councillors and local board members has found 81% of those who responded had been harassed or bullied by members of the public. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown lays out his plan for second term
Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused on boosting the region's economic growth, making the CBD more inviting, and securing a city deal. Auckland Mayor Wayne… Audio
Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground
The New Plymouth District Council is replacing about 306 metres of 1930s cast-iron pipes.
NZ's biggest regional park re-opens after 1080 pest control
The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.
'Going backwards': Concern mounts over wilding pine threat
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.
Wellington City Council votes to review Golden Mile
Council officers are now predicting the project, which was budgeted to cost $139 million, could cost up to $220 million.
Queenstown council issued abatement notices after wastewater failures
It comes after a series of failures at Wānaka's wastewater treatment plant.
Police investigating 16 complaints in Auckland local body election
Police investigations are underway following fraud complaints in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election in Auckland.
Hunt for one-tonne Peace Bell continues
The bronze bell was discovered missing by Auckland council staff.
Dog owner blames themself for park attack
A dog owner blamed themself for an attack at a Masterton park by one of their dogs, saying if they had not been off work sick with flu the incident probably would not have happened.
'Not a permanent goodbye': Tory Whanau moves to Melbourne
Wellington's former mayor says her plan to move to Australia isn't an abandonment of the city.
Auckland Council opens kids play sand drop-off centre
Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
