Local Council
Young offroaders remove almost 400 tyres from riverbank
A Hawke's Bay offroading club sick of being blamed for rubbish on riverbanks has embarked on a different kind of adventure.
Retailer offers to redevelop Takapuna Golf Course
Auckland Council plans to turn half of the Auckland golf course into a floodwater catchment area.
No contracts signed yet for demolition of controversial Wellington bridge - mayor
Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.
Former Labour candidate supports Brown's re-election as mayor
Jeremy Greenbrook-Held is also the campaign manager for a City Vision candidate.
South Auckland residents slam plan to cut rubbish collection
Three areas of the supercity have been selected for a proposed six-month trial of fortnightly rubbish collections.
Demolition work on Wellington's Sea Bridge halted
The capital's mayor says it's sensible to wait until the government's review of the seismic risk of some buildings is released.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11th September 2025
In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Audio
Oturehua's looking for main street retailers due to retirement
From the neighbourhoods around Southland and Otago is reporter Tess Brunton Audio
'Gutting': Māori ward candidate profiles excluded from voting booklet
The country's Electoral Officer has admitted the mistake occurred in "the proofing and printing process".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
What is and isn't allowed on local council ballot papers
If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation. University of Otago legal expert Andrew… Audio
Tonnes of 'toxic' waste removed from mortgagee sale property
Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a huge pile of hazardous waste were some of the hallmarks of a sale.
Bogus candidate event stumps voters
Notices about the event have been circulating on social media for two weeks.
Waikato District Council considers closing access to Papanui Point
Waikato District council is considering closing access to the notorious Papanui point in a bid to prevent drownings there. Ross McNaughton reports. Audio
Lack of footpaths for developing Christchurch suburb riles councillor
Andrei Moore says having to drive a few hundred metres down the road because there's no safe way to walk to the park 'is just nuts'. Audio
Christchurch suburb Halswell overlooked for new footpaths
A Christchurch councillor is angry a burgeoning suburb has been overlooked for new footpaths, in favour of other parts of the city. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Referendum on Māori wards underway
Referendums on the future of Māori wards are now underway in five regional councils and 37 local bodies around the country. Roger Brownlie is standing for Napier City Council in the Ahuriri Ward and… Audio
Why are we so apathetic about local body elections?
Ollie Neas is the co-founder of website Policy.nz, a tool you can use to find out just who is running in your area and what they stand for. Audio
Two mayors to be elected unopposed in local government elections
The pair see it as a sign of their districts seeking consistency, although one academic says it could actually signal apathy. Audio
