Local Council
West Coast Regional Council chair defends rate rises
The council is contesting figures put out by Taxpayers' Union showing it topped the country for rate hikes over the past three years.
Where Auckland has fallen behind its peers
And why it risks falling even further behind similar cities around the world, according to a new report. Audio
New bill will remove wellbeing provisions to 'refocus' councils - Minister
Requirements on councils to prioritise core services will also be imposed.
Auckland Transport collects almost $19 million since parking fines hiked
About 140 infringements are issued across Auckland per hour, Auckland Transport's head of parking compliance says Audio
Whanganui has lowest rates rise in New Zealand
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent for the year ahead is the lowest in the country. Mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Tasman floods, new greenhouse gas targets, 3 dog limit
LDR's Max Frethey updates us on the Nelson/Tasman floods and other stories from the region Audio
'Totally unfair': New Plymouth residents on proposed water charge changes
From 2027 ratepayers will be billed, at least in part, according to volume of water used.
Tory Whanau says Ray Chung has apologised via email
The Wellington mayor says it's for Chung to share the apology over an inappropriate email he sent two years ago, while her focus is in running the city.
Councillor on boil notice: 'I'd sooner drink our water than bloody Auckland water'
Eastern Bush/Otahu Flat, north of Tūātapere, is under a boil water notice until at least 2026.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14th July 2025
In today's episode, Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley; The weather and damage haven't just been isolated… Audio
Council rate increases of up to 65% too much, Taxpayers' Union says
The lobby group has released its rates ranking of local bodies across the country.
Calls to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees
Funeral directors are calling on councils to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees, ahead of this year's local body elections. Funeral Directors Association chief executive Gillian Boyes… Audio
Ray Chung says email leaked in 'attack' to discredit him
But the mayoral candidate says he regrets writing the email about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau.
Large slip forces evacuations in Muriwai
The weather and damage haven't just been isolated to the Nelson/ Tasman area - with Geotechnical engineers assessing a large slip in Auckland's Muriwai. Auckland Council's Chief Engineer Ross Roberts… Audio
Forestry slash blamed for damage in flood ravaged Tasman
Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley. Nelson Councillor Rachel Sanson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Taxpayers' Union releases rankings of local councils rate rises
The Taxpayers' Union has released its rates dashboard which ranks local bodies across the country on how much they have increased rates. The Taxpayers' Union local government campaigns manager Sam… Audio
'Never had a heyday': Council-owned holiday park closes
The holiday park only attracts up to 250 visitors a year and is costing ratepayers $30,000 a year.
Porirua mayor says 'attack' on Tory Whanau 'absolutely disgraceful'
Anita Baker says local politics has never been as dirty as now.
No timetable, no set stops could be working for Tauranga public transport
The on-demand public transport trial uses electric vans which can be ordered through an app.
Donor withdraws support of mayoral candidate after gossip email
Rich-lister and philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik said in a statement he did not support Chung's behaviour.
