Local Council
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Audio
Get this water tower funded!
Get ready for a story with a bit of grassroots hustle and ingenuity. Audio
How to stop throwing away $1500 every year
Wastebusters is a waste minimisation project. Audio
Digital billboard given final sign off despite dark sky park concerns
A design tweak has been approved for the billboard, which is expected to be erected by October, but a dark sky proponent is not pleased.
Duvauchelle residents on water restrictions after weekend storm
The Akaroa town has been told to immediately stop "non-essential activities".
Boil water notice remains in place for Greymouth
A boil water notice remains in place for the greater Greymouth area two weeks after it was first imposed. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland family 'frustrated' by lack of warning prior to weekend floods
Many of those hit by flooding two years ago were taken by surprise again during weekend storms.
Auckland mayor fined for using phone while driving
Wayne Brown joined a council transport committee meeting from his car.
Street art renewal for Christchurch
Street art has played a major role in bringing life back to Christchurch post-Earthquakes. A major player has been Watch This Space. They are a charitable trust established almost 10 years ago that… Audio
Rotorua's first ever accessibility policy and what it means
Jesse talks to Rev Timothy Lee, the Committee chairman, Rotorua CCS Disability Action Access Group. The new Accessibility for All management policy was recently submitted to the Community and District… Audio
A pathway opened for native fish
Jesse talks to Horizons Regional Council freshwater and projects manager Logan Brown about the Akitio rabbit weir, located along the river near Waione. The weir had the impact of creating an… Audio
Warning after woman claims to be surveying storm damage for Auckland Council
The woman told the Beach Haven resident she was doing a storm damage check for the council.
'Leave the library alone': Napier community fighting against Council proposal to close it
Napier City Council is proposing to close the library from 1 July 2025, and keep Taradale's Library open seven days a week - which is about a 20-minute drive away.
Taxpayers' Union criticises Tauranga City Council's new office
"Ratepayers are coughing up for a $125 million glass tower with barista-grade coffee on tap, while basic city services fall by the wayside," spokesman James Ross said.
'It's our time': Calls for rain radar in Nelson as flood risks intensify
Nelson City Council hydrologist Chris Strang says there has been an increase in storms and their unpredictability.
Why weren't Aucklanders warned of late-night storm - and warned twice today?
Auckland councillor and residents say there was a concerning delay in notifications before Easter Friday's flooding and intense overnight storms. Audio
'You've done enough, my boy': Teen walks 40km over 12 hours for Māori wards
Whakatāne teen Jack Karetai-Barrett is walking to promote voting yes to Māori wards.
Council told to stop discharging treated wastewater to land
It comes after high levels of nitrogen were detected in the Hāwea oxidation pond.
High Court confirms Wellington cutback on character-housing protections in district plan
LIVE Wellington had appealed the city council's recommendations, which were backed by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop.
Wellington council approves $400m council flat revamp
The price tag would also include one new multi-unit development.
