Doug Leeder
Questions over fate of regional council port assets
Regional councils own assets worth billions of dollars, but what could happen to them with plans to scrap regional councillors? Audio
Government plans to scrap regional councils
The Government's plan to scrap regional councils and hand responsibilities over to mayor-led combined territories boards marks the biggest structural shift in local government in decades. Doug Leeder… Audio
Most regional councils don't have enough candidates for elections
Local body elections will be held in October, but most Regional Councils don't have enough candidates for a contest. New Zealand's longest serving regional council Chair Doug Leeder spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Regional Council chair on calls to scrap regional councils
A regional council boss wants any changes to their make-up to be underpinned by good, solid governance. Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Doug Leeder spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
The Panel with Cas Carter and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
Panellists Cas Carter and Alan McElroy discuss how the rising cost of fruits and vegetables could impact our nutrition, the need for flood protection and our affinity for going about our day barefoot.
…Edgecumbe locals underwhelmed by flood report
A report into Edgecumbe's devastating April flood has left too many unanswered questions for some locals. The independent investigation headed by Sir Michael Cullen does not single out anyone to blame… Audio
Flood protection needs to change - BOP Council chairman
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder says his council needs to transition its flood protection systems, as they have been proven to be inadequate in terms of cost and geology, but it… Video, Audio
Auckland Council urged to 'be brave' with Maori seat
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council's chair Doug Leeder is encouraging his colleagues in Auckland to "be brave" and embrace Maori wards. Auckland Councillors will decide today whether to pursue… Audio
Councils quibble while Matata risk remains
Doug Leeder is the chairperson of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and says there have been discussions between the District and Regional councils for sometime, but an official change plan is yet to… Audio
Council asks for independent review of Edgecumbe flood
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder says the community deserves a review of the unfortunate circumstances leading to the flooding. He says a critical part of the inquiry will be what led… Audio
Who owns the water in the bottle?
Water supplied to bottling companies for next to nothing has a growing number of New Zealanders upset. Audio
