Jim Palmer
Review calls for overhaul of councils
A review into local government has reimagined the way councils operate.
It wants a shake-up of income streams for councils, so there's less reliance on rates.
This includes making central government… Audio
Sweeping changes recommended for local government
An independent panel on local government thinks councils are losing the trust of their communities, and their consultation processes are excluding many people from participating. It comes amid three… Audio
The future of local government under review
A sweeping review of local government has been announced. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says it will look at what local government does, how, and how it pays for it. Already the government… Audio
Insurance deadline for councils passes
The deadline for the Christchurch and Waimakariri councils to get insurance cover passed earlier this afternoon. Audio
Canterbury councils plead for insurance help
The two mostly badly quake-hit Canterbury councils are pleading for Government help as an insurance deadline looms. Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer
Jim Palmer says there is significant damage, but it is not as bad as the September 4 earthquake last year. Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer
Jim Palmer is the CEO of the Waimakariri District Council. Audio
Council to continue discharging sewage into river
It could be months before sewage stops flowing into the Kaiapoi River now that another broken pipe has been found near a pumping station. Audio
Council hopes to have building assessments completed tomorrow
Teams of building inspectors are busy re-assessing homes in the region worst hit by the earthquake and its continuing aftershocks. Audio
Waimakariri repairs could top $120 million dollars say council
Saturday's earthquake has damaged parts of the sewerage system in Waimakariri so badly that some residents may be waiting a year before it can be replaced. Audio
The latest from Kaiapoi
As the aftershocks continue to ripple through Canterbury, the town of Kaiapoi is coming to grips with the reality it will never be the same again. Audio
Jim Palmer, Chief Executive - Waimakariri District Council
He describes the damage at Kaiapoi. Audio
