Lawrence Yule
Council consents on 'fracking' will vary
The interim report on fracking warns that each council around the country has its own plans, and conditions in consents are likely to vary widely. Audio
Local Government NZ says councils not misusing funds
Local Government New Zealand has rubbished claims that councils are misusing funds. Audio
Cities on shortlist for Wilson's release would reject him
The mayors of two cities reportedly shortlisted to host Stewart Murray Wilson say they too would reject the serial sex offender. Audio
No need to tinker with definition, say councils
New Zealand councils are unanimous - they don't want the Government to change the definition of the services they should provide. Audio
How well are local councils performing?
Larry Mitchell is an independent finance & policy consultant who compiles an annual Local Government League Table. Lawrence Yule is the Hastings Mayor and President of Local Government New Zealand… Audio
Companies exporting jobs from Australia to New Zealand
Hundreds of Australian jobs have been shifted to New Zealand as companies try to avoid the impact of high wages, a soaring Australian dollar and more restrictive labour laws. Audio
Local Government head responds to revamp
The Government's announced a revamp of local councils aimed at taking away their social, economic, cultural and environmental responsibilities. Audio
LGNZ reacts to coroner's recommendation on storm drains
Local government New Zealand says councils are unlikely to inspect every manhole in the country, despite a recommendation from a coroner that they create a risk profile for them all. Audio
No cause for alarm after Christchurch credit rating downgrade
Local Government New Zealand says there's no need for alarm following the downgrade of Christchurch City Council's credit rating. Audio
Local Government welcomes extra road funding and taskforce
Local councils have been given more money to maintain and replace their roads, but in return, the Government wants proof that they're doing the work as cheaply as possible. Audio
Local government discusses national infrastructure plan
More now on the government's National Infrastructure Plan and the 17 billion dollars earmarked for schools, hospitals, roads, rail and ultra-fast broadband. Audio
Are many councils about to hit the wall financially?
Larry N. Mitchell is an independent finance and policy consultant and Lawrence Yule is President of Local Government New Zealand and Hastings Mayor. Audio
Ratepayers may foot ballooning costs of council insurance
Rate rises appear almost inevitable as councils throughout the country face ballooning costs for insurance. Audio
Councils struggle to get insurance after Canterbury quakes
Councils around the country are unable to get insurance for up to 30 percent of sewerage and water pipes and what they can get covered is costing two to four times as much. Audio
The Leaky building ruling
What does it mean for leaky home owners and for ratepayers? Audio
Local govt elections in focus: Hawke's Bay
In Hawke's Bay voting will never be the same again, if the present Mayor of Hastings has his way. Audio
Ideas for 1 August 2010
This week Ideas explores the growing trend towards utility cycling. Audio
Local body leader says supercity structure threatens democracy
The President of Local Government New Zealand is condemning the structure of the new Auckland supercity describing it as fundamentally un-democratic. Audio
Coastal residents want protective action from council
Residents of Haumoana Beach say the Hastings district council isn't doing enough to protect them from coastal erosion. Audio
