Local Council
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
Auckland mayor's advice to National and Labour: Be more like me
"Imitation is the best form of flattery, I suppose," Wayne Brown said when asked about new policies from the major parties which echoed his own. Audio
Survey reveals 81% of councillors harassed or bullied
A survey of last term's Auckland councillors and local board members has found 81% of those who responded had been harassed or bullied by members of the public. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown lays out his plan for second term
Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused on boosting the region's economic growth, making the CBD more inviting, and securing a city deal. Auckland Mayor Wayne… Audio
Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground
The New Plymouth District Council is replacing about 306 metres of 1930s cast-iron pipes.
NZ's biggest regional park re-opens after 1080 pest control
The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.
'Going backwards': Concern mounts over wilding pine threat
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.
Wellington City Council votes to review Golden Mile
Council officers are now predicting the project, which was budgeted to cost $139 million, could cost up to $220 million.
Queenstown council issued abatement notices after wastewater failures
It comes after a series of failures at Wānaka's wastewater treatment plant.
Police investigating 16 complaints in Auckland local body election
Police investigations are underway following fraud complaints in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election in Auckland.
Hunt for one-tonne Peace Bell continues
The bronze bell was discovered missing by Auckland council staff.
Dog owner blames themself for park attack
A dog owner blamed themself for an attack at a Masterton park by one of their dogs, saying if they had not been off work sick with flu the incident probably would not have happened.
'Not a permanent goodbye': Tory Whanau moves to Melbourne
Wellington's former mayor says her plan to move to Australia isn't an abandonment of the city.
Auckland Council opens kids play sand drop-off centre
Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Accusations of 'green washing' after former Dow chemicals plant given clean bill of health
Soil tests done as part of a remediation project at the controversial former plant in Paritūtū, New Plymouth have found "no evidence of contamination".
Endangered mohua/yellowhead birds released near Wanaka
Tess Brunton reports on the release of the endangered Mohua near Wanaka Audio
Private water supply to be taken over by council after 10 years of poor quality
The national water authority used its legal powers to take over a private water supply in Kāeo and order the council to operate it.
Southland windfarm plan moves through fast-track process
A $1.1 billion Southland windfarm proposal has reared its head at a regional council after facing rejection earlier this year.
'A lot of effort' to get action on Kaeo water supply
Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio
No mandate for mandir: Nelson Hindus seek help to build temple
Currently, Hindu events in Nelson either take place in the Multicultural Hall, which has to be rented out, or in a small room in Rozelyn Singh's house.
