Local Government
Is Wellington's super city proposal set to be scuppered?
9 Jun 2015
The mayor of Porirua says the city is in a stalemate over amalgamation and the government needs to step in. The Local Government Commission is expected to announce its decision today on whether or not… Audio
Councils consider ways to get more money out of ratepayers
3 Feb 2015
Councils are looking at how to get more money out of ratepayers. Local Government New Zealand published a list of ideas about how to do it yesterday. As well as the usual water metering and other user… Audio
Business NZ says costs should also be reviewed by local govt
3 Feb 2015
Local Government New Zealand has released a discussion document looking at ways communities and regions can raise funds and other supports necessary to achieve development goals. Audio
Could rates be a thing of the past in 10 years time ?
2 Feb 2015
Water and sewage meters, and getting royalties from mining are among options being looked at to lessen councils' reliance on rates. Audio
