Local Council
Still plenty to see and hear at Hamilton Arts Festival
RNZ's Natalie Akoorie updates us on issues around Waikato - this week Hamilton hosts its Art Festival Audio
Bylaws to stop showering in fountains a 'waste of money', Councillor says
Councillor Louise Hutt says the cost of creating a bylaw, including legal advice and public consultation, could be better spent funding social services in Hamilton.
'I'm so scared': Crackdown on roaming dogs as residents live in fear
The Auckland council are cracking down on unregistered dogs, with infringement notices being issued in the coming days as a final warning.
Councils team up for Three Waters work
A joint working group will now be set up to investigate the partnership and how any shared services could be extended to involve other territorial authorities.
Council's sewerage pipeline work resumes at Lake Rotokākahi
Around 80 officers moved in on Monday night to clear the area so council work could continue.
Warning increasing tourist pressures could trigger hostility in Queenstown
A report details the urgent intervention and investment needed to prevent potential protests and local hostility in the area.
West Coast's combined district plan costs soar
The bill will end up costing rate payers $8.491 million.
Tāpu lake: The battle over a sewerage pipeline
Protesters to gather at Lake Rotokākahi , while an iwi group makes a last-minute legal bid to stop the construction work over risk of environmental damage.
Water restrictions lifted for parts of Queenstown Lakes District
Water restrictions imposed two weeks ago have been lifted - but demand on water supplies still needs to be kept buttoned down, the council says.
Whakatane District Council consolidates staff levels
Whakatane's council is focusing on staff numbers - LDR's Diane McCarthy has the story Audio
Churches and a funeral home set on fire in Masterton
The mayor of Masterton says the community has been overwhelmed by local support - after multiple churches and a funeral home were set on fire Saturday. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell spoke to Corin… Audio
Napier council proposes two-year library closure
It says the closure will keep the proposed rates increase for Napier ratepayers below 7.9 percent.
Vomit, blood, faecal matter and ducks behind Waikanae Pool closures
The Kapiti Coast District Council posted on Facebook that it needed to clear the pool for hygiene reasons a few too many times.
Hastings farmer announces bid to be elected Hastings mayor
RNZ can reveal that fourth generation Hawke's Bay farmer Marcus Buddo is putting his hat in the ring to be mayor of Hastings District.
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
There are 14 councils that have been ordered to fluoridate some or all of their drinking water, but who's following the order and who's fighting back?
Councils consider Three Waters partnership
The Dunedin City Council and Christchurch City Council are considering teaming up for Three Waters work.
'Bureaucracy gone mad': Speed review limbo
Carterton District Council been unable to implement proposed speed reductions because of a coalition government transport rule.
Popular Hutt River rail bridge walkway shut down delayed
The closure of a popular walkway on a rail bridge across the Hutt River has been put on hold to allow Hutt City Council time to develop an alternative.
New Plymouth set to host Te Matatini
On Monday, the finest kapa haka groups from around Aotearoa will converge on New Plymouth for Te Matatini - the largest haka tournament in the world. Te Matatini chief executive Carl Ross spoke to… Audio
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
