Local Council
Council may ditch credit rating agency after downgrade
The Waimakariri District Council could ditch the credit rating agency S&P after it received a credit rating downgrade.
E Coli found in Palmerston North drinking water
A sample taken Wednesday afternoon showed a very low presence of the bacteria - only just above detectable levels.
Mayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favour
Minutes from a closed-door council meeting in February reveal how each elected member voted.
Auckland councillors to discuss uses for land left vacant after storm buyouts
The council was set to purchase 1215 high-risk homes by the end of 2025.
Little spotted kiwi returning to Nelson
RNZ's Samantha Gee updated us on what's happening in the region around Nelson Audio
'Have we bitten off too much?' National ticketing project delays cause concern
The system would allow commuters to easily tag onto public transport anywhere in the country - but there are concerns it just won't work.
Iwi, mayors, tourism partners team up to finish cycle trail
Iwi leaders, local government and Māori tourism representatives are banding together in a push to ensure the final sections of a "nationally significant" cycle trail are completed.
Auckland mayor admits using phone while driving
Police are investigating Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving, seen on a public livestream.
Proposed Nelson freedom camping ban useless without enforcement - locals
After receiving many complaints, freedom camping is proposed to be banned at three Nelson sites, but the problems won't go away without enforcement, stakeholders say.
Teen boy's hikoi for Māori wards
A 15-year-old boy from Whakatāne's walk for wards aims to keep Māori voices in local government.
Wellington residents want brakes on speed limit reversals
They say putting the speed limit back up to 50kmh will endanger children and elderly people.
Fight or flight: The choice facing South Dunedin residents
Many in the low-lying community face inevitable flooding and damage without action. Video
Christchurch wastewater plant faces five-day strike over work conditons
Christchurch City Council states seven workers are on strike, while 14 others continue with their roles.
Recent rainfall helps ease strict water restrictions in Dargaville
Water saved since 11 March would almost fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Wellington public transport targets 'unrealistic, unachievable' - council
The regional council is likely to vote against NZTA's proposed fare rises this week.
Taranaki Maori unhappy with Treaty Principles Bill
Taranaki LDR reporter Craig Ashworth hasn't been 100% over the past couple of years, and he's got big-ups for health workers. Audio
Councils to vote on Māori wards at local council elections
The issue of whether Māori wards should stay, is looming large, with local body elections just six months away. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke with some of the affected councillors. Audio
Two Northland Mayors face in-house challenges
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo are both facing in-house leadership challenges in the upcoming October local elections.
Former ECan chair blasts councillors for 'acting like emus'
Environment Canterbury's former chair says his colleagues are ''acting like emus'' by allowing staff to continue planning work in the face of legislative change.
'Kick in the guts': Homeowners' fight over cyclone-hit property rates
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it is unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction.
