Local Council
Timaru blows rivals out of the water again
Fly to Timaru and taste the country's top water - that's the invitation from the city's mayor after its latest success. Audio
Timaru tap water wins title of best tasting in New Zealand
Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Want tasty tap water? Head to Timaru
Four district councils were vying for the coveted title, but there could be only one winner. Audio
Auckland's deputy mayor leaves right-leaning party
Communities and Residents confirmed that Desley Simpson had left the group.
'Give Donald credit': Councillor supports Trump, dismisses 'usual rhetoric'
Controversial West Coast Regional Councillor defends US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs during a corporate services meeting.
Is this the lowest rates rise in the country?
The council is holding firm on an increase of 2.2 percent.
Council wants train connecting Christchurch with growing Canterbury towns
The council is preparing a business case for the passenger rail service. Audio
Auckland millionaires fail to attend helipad hearing in person
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams did not take up the chance to personally convince the hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.
Postal voting made easier with orange boxes
The Waimakariri District Council is gearing up for this year's local government elections.
McDonald's granted consent for 24-hour drive through despite local opposition
McDonald's plan was met with fierce opposition from local residents.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player… Audio
Chch CBD could be NZ's loudest
Christchurch City Council is looking to raise city noise limits from 60 to 65 decibels, making their CBD the loudest in the country. Central ward councillor Jake McLellan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Otago escargot? Snail farm launched in Queenstown
RNZ's Otago reporter Tess Brunton reports on the launch of the country's first commercial snail farm Audio
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Audio
Wellington conservationist provides $1 million for council
When Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid on a thousand hectares of farmland and native bush in Eastbourne, it was only possible with the help of a million-dollar donation from the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful", RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned… Audio
Councils upset over changes to Ōtaki to north of Levin highway
Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Audio
