Campbell Barry

Wellington's metropolitan councils have agreed to replace beleaguered Wellington Water with a new stand-alone entity. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry, who chairs the Wellington Water Committee, says… Audio

The census gets a shake up and takes some pressure off the costs. The governmnet is also more than threatening to step in and over councils when it comes to housing and development - going as far as… Audio

Local Government New Zealand says it's unfair for the government to blame councils for a lack of housing growth. Hutt City mayor and Vice President of Local Government New Zealand Campbell Barry spoke… Audio

Local councils have more effect on our daily lives than policies from the Beehive. But more than half of eligible voters fail to have their say on who represents them. Audio

On today's episode, Treasury will release its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday afternoon, Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what… Audio

Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what it says are nice-to-haves. Clutha mayor Bryan Cadogan, Gisborne mayor Rhette Stoltz, and Lower Hutt… Audio

The government's intervention of Wellington city council has raised questions about what this might mean for other councils. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Lower Hutt mayor, Campbell Barry. Audio

Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry spoke to Ingrid… Audio

The government wants to make remote virtual inspections the default for building consents to reduce delays and costs. Local Government New Zealand agrees a new style of building inspections could be… Audio

A powerful thunderstorm caused significant damage across the country yesterday. Roofs were torn off buildings, windows and doors shattered, and at least two people were injured when the storm struck… Audio