Local Council
Dr Who exhibition joins list of lossmakers at $180m Wellington convention centre
But the council is refusing to say how many people even visited.
Will sealed roads become a luxury in the south?
Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer
Anne Munro was diagnosed shortly before Christmas, and will be stepping away from public duties as she undergoes treatment.
Bus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a month
Nearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confusing'. Audio
Rubbish removal a priority in Mangawhai after tornado
The council is promising more than one sweep as residents and businesses dispose of their damaged goods. Audio
Bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital collects $220,000 in fines in just over a month
$220,000 has been pocketed in fines for the misuse of a bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital - in just one month. Nick James reports. Audio
Hearings will decide fate of contentious wastewater plant
Despite more than a decade of debate on the plant's replacement, the Akaroa community is still divided on the plans.
After 25 years, Tauranga finally starts construction of museum
Tauranga will finally get a museum after 25 years of talks, Local Democracy Reporter from Bay of Plenty Alisha Evans fills us in. Audio
Automotive workshop toilet tiff resolved
Spud Motors in Masterton was incorrectly told it needed more loos after the council refused to grant building consent for just one unisex toilet on the premises.
'We should have been notified': Council no longer helping with heritage tree
An Ashburton woman was surprised to find out the council would no longer help with the maintenance of the California Redwood tree that towers over her property.
Meet the people behind Tauranga's $128m museum
Work has begun on Tauranga's first museum, expected to open in 2028, but the city's heritage collection was started in 1969. So what will the museum house, and what's happening behind the scenes?
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Dog attack victim's mother fights for changes
A mum is calling for change after her child's lip was torn open when a menacing dog bit her on the face at a Hastings property.
Outside company wins bid to take over Nelson parks management
Green by Nature beat out a council-owned business that has held the contract for three decades.
Mayor says work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
Auckland's mayor says more work is needed to prevent faults after a pipe burst left thousands of residents without water.
'Thrilled': Iwi renews council role after 'significant absence'
Rotorua iwi will regain a seat at the council table this year - but without voting powers.
Nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland lose water
Water is slowly being restored to nearly 3000 homes in West Auckland after a large water main burst yesterday, cutting supply. Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Dates scheduled for hearings into Auckland flood, cyclone deaths
The hearings will take place over a six-week period in Auckland and Hastings.
‘I decided to do it for me’: Why council boss quit
After more than three years in the role, John Holyoake handed in his resignation on Monday.
'Nauseating' worm farm granted consent to expand
Its owner says the expansion will allow the company to improve its control of smells coming from the site.
