Local Council
Mayoral candidate backtracks on speedway decision
At the time of her original decision, councillor Kerrin Leoni said having speedway at the Auckland venue was too costly for ratepayers.
Nelson council again votes to spend $3m on museum storage facility
Planning for a new archive, research and collections building for the Nelson Provincial Museum has been underway for the last decade.
'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for homeowners
West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they're thinking of buying, is at risk from liquefaction - or other damaging events.
Dozens stage last-gasp protest to save Wellington landmark
The City to Sea Bridge is "a sculptural art feature" that's part of the city's landscape, the protest organiser says.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4th September 2025
In today's episode, Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon; A planned law change will mean people who've been living in… Audio
Majority of councils submit water plans to government
All but one council around Aotearoa New Zealand have submitted their water delivery service plan to the government under Local Water Done Well. Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Eves Valley Sawmill workers to learn fate at meeting
Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Living in la-la-land': Mayor takes aim at zero rate rise
Candidates promising a zero rate rises are ''living in la la land'', says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 September 2025
In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Audio
Call for government action after council misses out on new water entity at last minute
Thames Coromandel council was shunted from a deal on the last day for councils to submit their plans for Local Water Done Well. Audio
Chef Al Brown adding review hype to Hikurangi bakery
Reporter Peter de Graaf updates us on the news from the neighbourhoods of the far north. Audio
'Unprecedented response': Council weighs pros, cons on Cape Palliser road closure
South Wairarapa District Council has received more than 3500 submissions, with 80 percent opposed to the bylaw. Audio
Appeal still possible to save City to Sea bridge
The Wellington Civic Trust was attempting to halt the demolition, but on Monday the High Court threw out its judicial review.
Council hopes new RMA rules will reduce breaches
Insurance companies will no longer be able to cover the now harsher fines.
Local body member apologises for making gun gesture to Justice Minister
It happened during a fiery community meeting discussing a new high density building proposal.
Dog attacks on Auckland's children happening almost every day
Children are being attacked almost daily by roaming dogs in Auckland, data shows.
The popular holiday region with sweeping speed changes
The district's final speed limit reductions have been approved, signalling the end of a process which has taken years, cost hundreds of thousands, and will see slower speeds along almost 16% of the…
Local Council elections fail to inspire young people
It may be five weeks until election day, but local body candidates are not cutting through to young people. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Auckland Council on roaming dogs in city
Roaming dogs are running rife in Auckland and the council says communities are being put at risk. Auckland Council Animal Management Manager Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Council calls for government to step in over illegal boarding houses
A report has found many are housing vulnerable populations, such as those referred by Work and Income or the Department of Corrections.
