Sam Broughton
Local Government NZ calls for election reform
Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13th August 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Audio
LGNZ on govt's rate capping proposal
The local government minister has confirmed he'll be taking a paper to cabinet before Christmas with a proposed model to cap rates. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… 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
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
Heavy rain hit Selwyn District
Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Severe weather: Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton
Mayor Sam Broughton joins Emile Donovan for an update after a day of serious flooding and home evacuations in the Selwyn District. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Audio
Western Bay of Plenty District Council leaves LGNZ
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has become the latest local body to leave Local Government NZ. Tracey Coxhead is the councillor who proposed that Western Bay of Plenty leave. Coxhead spoke… Audio
LGNZ on meeting to discuss rate caps
Mayors and councillors from across the country have met in Wellington to discuss alternatives to rate capping as a way of managing bills. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Audio
Regional deals are coming, but what are they?
Regional deals are the Government's strategy to improve infrastructure, increase housing supply and stimulate economic growth, all without bumping up rates. Audio
Poll finds 58 percent agree councils need more funding
More than half of people believe councils need fresh options for funding, a poll has found. Local Government New Zealand president Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dragging Tauranga back to democracy
After four years of commissioners, Tauranga is set to elect a mayor and councillors. Can they avoid a repeat of the previous mess? Audio
Dragging Tauranga back to democracy
After four years of commissioners, Tauranga is set to elect a mayor and councillors. Can they avoid a repeat of the previous mess?
AudioCouncils need more revenue options amid double-digit rates rises
More than 80 percent of councils around the country are planning a double-digit rates rise this next year. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton says the… Audio
When it comes to rates bills, the only way is up
Coming soon to an inbox or letterbox near you is something shocking - your next rates bill. Audio
When it comes to rates bills, the only way is up
Coming soon to an inbox or letterbox near you is something shocking - your next rates bill.
AudioSelwyn mayor on the encroaching blaze from Port Hills
The fire raging on Christchurch's Port Hills has spread south into the Selwyn District Council area.
It, along with Christchurch City, declared a state of local emergency yesterday to help… Audio
LGNZ Panel
The forum tent is always a hive of activity with a cocophony of voices talking to many different issues. A lot of what we see and hear on the marae at Waitangi is a reflection of indepth inquiry and… Audio
