Local Council
'Stop being dicks': Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington cyclists
Council has asked for public assistance tracking down the culprits.
Broken water main fixed but water still in short supply
Kaipara Council has completed repairs on pipes that drained Dargaville's water supply. Audio
Hutt, Porirua councils put Wellington super city back on the table
The idea combines the Wellington region's councils into one large entity.
'It stinks' - Weary locals gear up for another round in dump fight
Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 in fight against private landfill.
Giants basketball team saved after council revises contract
Nelson City Council amended their contract for the team's Trafalgar Centre venue, enabling them to sell food and drinks at home games.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode. The father of a man who died in Ukraine says his heart goes out to the family of a Christchurch man who has also died there. Maori health leaders have told the Waitangi Tribunal… Audio
Rates rise down to 5.8% for Canterbury
The council previously signalled a rates hike of 15.5 percent in last year's 2024/34 Long Term Plan.
Resident has to travel to cemetery for safe drinking water
After years of pushing for safe, clean drinking water, residents in Ashburton's north-east may finally get what they have long demanded.
Timaru blows rivals out of the water again
Fly to Timaru and taste the country's top water - that's the invitation from the city's mayor after its latest success. Audio
Timaru tap water wins title of best tasting in New Zealand
Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Want tasty tap water? Head to Timaru
Four district councils were vying for the coveted title, but there could be only one winner. Audio
Auckland's deputy mayor leaves right-leaning party
Communities and Residents confirmed that Desley Simpson had left the group.
'Give Donald credit': Councillor supports Trump, dismisses 'usual rhetoric'
Controversial West Coast Regional Councillor defends US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs during a corporate services meeting.
Is this the lowest rates rise in the country?
The council is holding firm on an increase of 2.2 percent.
Council wants train connecting Christchurch with growing Canterbury towns
The council is preparing a business case for the passenger rail service. Audio
Auckland millionaires fail to attend helipad hearing in person
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams did not take up the chance to personally convince the hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.
Postal voting made easier with orange boxes
The Waimakariri District Council is gearing up for this year's local government elections.
McDonald's granted consent for 24-hour drive through despite local opposition
McDonald's plan was met with fierce opposition from local residents.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player… Audio