Local Council
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.
Auckland Council impounds over 10,000 dogs in year
Auckland council's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Abandoned boats becoming a national concern
One regional council is promising to identify and recover costs from responsible parties, as the number of derelict vessels continues to rise.
'Seeing a billboard' not going to convince us, young voters say
Some people in one of the youngest cities in New Zealand say councils need to do more to reach young voters.
Mayor wavers over funding for Nelson Provincial Museum's new storage facility
Both Nelson and Tasman's councils have committed $3 million to a proposal to rebuild the archive storage facility, with Nelson to decide this week whether to continue that commitment. Audio
Pistol club fears closure if it's kicked out of venue
Iwi group Mana Ahuriri intends to purchase the land Hawke's Bay Pistol Club has used for 48 years.
Mayoral campaign billboards start to appear
The race for Auckland's mayoralty has stepped up a notch with campaign billboards of the main candidates appearing across the city this week.
City to Sea bridge demolition could be days away
Work to demolish Wellington's iconic could begin before the end of the week.
Thousands of dogs put down amidst struggle with roaming dogs
Auckland Council data shows 6079 dogs were euthanised in the year to July.
Police not taking further action over death threats to councillors
The police said there was not enough evidence.
Roads, rates and Māori wards: What's on a small northern town's mind
About 50 people turned out in Tangiteroria, midway between Dargaville and Whangārei, to hear from four would-be mayors.
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Auckland Transport is encountering everything from Maseratis to milk tanker trailers, as they try to clear the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. First Up's Ross McNaughton went along for a ride… Audio
Lower Hutt's would-be mayors go head-to-head in debate
Rates affordability, council spending, infrastructure and amalgamation were the topics of discussion. Audio
Lower Hutt Mayoral candidates face off in debate
The four candidates vying to be Lower Hutt's next mayor faced off on Monday night in a debate in front of around a hundred voters. Nick James reports. Audio
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Producer Ross McNaughton takes a ride with Auckland Transport as they remove abandoned cars from around the city. Audio
Changes to RMA, local govt to affect huge region of Canterbury
How will changes to the Resource Management Act affect Canterbury? LDR's David Hill fills us in. Audio
Police called in over death threats to councillors
Angry comments on community forums have grown more heated over the past fortnight as residents compare soaring rate bills, and potential water charges.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Watercare to spend $500 million fixing Auckland's leaky pipes
Watercare is spending $500 million to patch up Auckland's leaky water infrastructure over the next 18 months. Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Marlborough mayor on govt loans for regional airlines
The government is hoping loans of up to $30 million for regional airlines will help the beleaguered sector - and the regions they serve. Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
