Local Council
Deputy mayor's message to copper plaque 'thugs': 'Just stop'
Thieves are showing "a selfish disregard for public property", Desley Simpson says.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Clutha
Heavy rain and thunder hit parts of the Clutha District on Tuesday night, causing flooding and road closures. Clutha District mayor Brian Cadogan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing. Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran discuss Wellington's Golden Mile plans, and the culture of big business making "dupes" of popular new inventions… Audio
Auckland mayor to stand for re-election
Wayne Brown's campaign manager has confirmed the 78-year-old will put his hand up again.
Security upped at pride events after Destiny protest
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says the council will have security teams on standby. Audio
Section of SH2 to close in Hutt Valley to replace sewerage pipe
One of the Wellington region's busiest roads, State Highway Two through the Hutt Valley will be severely disrupted when Wellington Water digs up an aging sewerage pipe that runs under it. Nick James… Audio
Auckland Council propose moving Kumeū due to flood risk
A proposal to shift Kumeū's town centre over a number of years was revealed to the community by the Auckland Council on Monday night. Ward councillor Greg Sayer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Queenstown mayor on govt's 'Everyone Must Go' campaign
Concerns are being raised that a new tourism campaign will just result in a big influx of tourists to Queenstown. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
A new 'three-strikes' system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker discuss the rules governing professional dog walkers and Dr Te Ururoa Flavell joining the 800km Ride for Talei. Plus… Audio
Sewerage pipeline work near tapū lake to continue despite protests
The construction of a controversial sewerage pipeline near a Rotorua lake considered tapū by mana whenua is set to continue despite protests.
Council's strengths and weaknesses exposed in new report
An independent evaluation report into Otago Regional Council has revealed it needs to improve in a range of areas.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
$3m overspend frustrates Tasman councillors
![Transport and water supply repairs were driving Tasman District Council's maintenance budget towards a $3 million overspend. Photo: Max Frethey. [via LDR single use only]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--ZqXh9kWm--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1739666088/4KBW6E2_Tasman_District_Council_scaled_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy.
Bikes and tourists an accident waiting to happen - Waiheke cycle group
A cycling advocate on Waiheke island says that without cycle lanes, the area's narrow roads, tourists, bikes, pedestrians, wine and speed, are "an accident waiting to happen".
Ancient Greek style citizen's assembly to decide pool's fate
Whanganui is to establish a citizen's assembly to consider the future of its outdoor swimming pools, following public outcry against a proposal to close Whanganui East Pool.
Martinborough speed review in limbo as community mourns fatality
One died and three others were injured on a stretch of road earmarked for speed reduction.
Town 'fed up' with ten year boil water notice
A town that has been under a temporary boil water notice for ten years, with brown water coming out of their taps, has New Zealand's water regulator wading in. Audio
