Local Council
Proposed reorganisation of Southland's councils being investigated
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott last year proposed two authorities for the region.
Mayor backs proposal for government-capped rates rises
Phil Mauger says councils have engaged in a lot of wasteful spending. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 July 2025
In today's episode, Shayne Iti said his 15-year-old daughter Katie Margaret Iti died on Saturday in Hutt Hospital from complications of influenza B, the Royal Commission into the country's Covid-19… Audio
Tauranga City Council on parking problems in Mount Maunganui
Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Tauranga deputy mayor Jen Scoular… Audio
Government considering rates capping
The government is considering placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ongoing parking problems in Mount Maunganui
Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
North Canterbury councils debate amalgamation
North Canterbury is weighing up the scrapping of regional councils - LDR's David Hill has the story Audio
No damage after 280mm of rain falls over parts of Taranaki
The mayor of South Taranaki says the district dodged a bullet after 280 millimetres of rain fell over 24 hours. Phil Nixon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Roadcones everywhere - too many, too few?
A month into the road cone hotline, Ke-Xin Li looks at the numbers of complaints being made Audio
Auckland councillor's further bid to block private helipads
His efforts follow approval for billionaire Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams to land at their Westmere home.
Past v future for shaky council seat
For New Plymouth's Māori ward, voters will choose between a young māmā ushering in the next generation and an experienced campaigner wanting land returned.
Key Wellington areas identified as vital to survival of native bird species
The city council has conducted its annual bird survey along 55km of coastline from Petone to Oteranga Bay.
Glitch sends one person's rates bill to up to 1000 ratepayers
The council's chief executive, Doug Tate, said they were made aware of an issue with the rating system on Friday morning.
Insurance companies urge use of Takapuna golf course for flood prevention
The Auckland Council proposal has met with opposition from prominent golf organisations and players.
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson. With candidate nominations open today for local body elections, the Panel hears from former Whanganui Mayor… Audio
Invercargill mayor returns to hospital after weekend stroke
Clark is recovering from a minor stroke.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Low candidate numbers expected for Auckland's local elections
Nominations for local elections officially open today, but Auckland Council is worried fewer people than usual are expressing an interest in running in Tamaki Makaurau. RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins… Audio
Taranaki pummelled by storm
Taranaki hit with flash floods, slips, popped manholes and sewage flows as the region was pummelled by thunderstorms. New Plymouth District Mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt asking locals to help steer Dunedin Hospital build
The government's turning to locals to help steer the build of the beleagured Dunedin Hospital, but they won't be giving advice on design, care or money. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid… Audio
