Local Council
'Frustrated locals' lash out: Tauranga parking meters vandalised
Tauranga parking machines vandalised amid frustration over expansion of paid parking areas.
Councils warn civil defence plan upgrades will lead to higher rates
A Cabinet paper estimated the reforms would cost councils $82.8 million over four years. Audio
Approval granted for new organics processing plant in Christchurch
On Friday, independent commissioners appointed by Canterbury Regional Council granted resource consent for the EcoGas plant, which will be built in Hornby's industrial zone.
Councillor quits as committee chair over hostile work environment
Jim O'Malley said he does not feel safe as the chair of the hearings committee as he felt targeted by the chief executive.
Landowners back plans to block Cape Palliser access
Private owners say public access is no longer tenable due to shocking damage done to the land. Audio
Council to go ahead with cuts to Takapuna Golf Course
The decision to reduce the course to nine-holes comes despite pleas from the community to preserve the course. Audio
New cycleway opens up Auckland central city before rail link opens
Cycling in Auckland has reportedly grown five percent on average per annum over the last three years.
Council's $52,000 report slammed as 'anti-Māori'
Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the document would serve as a guide for staff, councillors and the public
Man who fell off broken swing ordered to pay $20,000
Leon Sheeran took a $2.4 million claim against a council but is now facing a bill.
Councils warn they can't afford to comply with proposed rules that will force them to upgrade their emergency preparedness
Councils are warning they can't afford to comply with proposed rules that will force them to upgrade their emergency preparedness. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz talked to Corin Dann. Audio
'We need to be involved': Pasifika candidates running in Auckland local election
Former Pasifika candidates and new faces are putting their names forward for this year's Auckland local government election in Aotearoa.
Free Sunday parking in Dunedin CBD to end
Dunedin locals say they're being robbed of a small joy in life - free parking on a Sunday in the CBD. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'The public want answers': Questions over $100m sludge plant blowout
The Moa Point facility is now forecast to cost up to $511 million, more than double the original amount.
Councillor kicked out of meeting after labelling policy 'racist'
New Plymouth council's new procurement plan aims to improve partnerships with local iwi, hapū and Māori businesses.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Sue Kedgley Part 2
In part two, the South Wairarapa District Council is consulting on a proposed bylaw to close the unofficial paper road to Cape Palliser which crosses private land: locals are outraged, we find out… Audio
Council plans to block road access to one of NZ's most pristine surf breaks
The council says there has been continued vandalism and destruction in the area. Audio
Mayor called out for cherrypicking candidate events
Auckland mayoral contender Kerrin Leoni said Wayne Brown was avoiding debating her directly.
'Historic day': Council votes to pass Waitākere Ranges deed
The council will support the setting up of a new joint committee to preserve the area for future generations.
Plans to block road acess to remote stretch of Cape Palliser
Plans to block road access to a remote stretch of the South Wairarapa coastline will deny sufers access to one country's most pristine surf breaks. South Wairarapa District Council wants to close… Audio
Wellington Council's sludge plant could blow budget by $100m
The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.
