Stuart Crosby

Do nothing and a big bill is what New Zealanders might face if change does not happen. That's the conclusion of a ream of studies looking at water reform released by the government today.

The… Video, Audio

It is deadline day for councils throughout the country to approve Māori wards - if they are to be in place before next year's local body elections. Māori wards are a mechanism to correct the… Audio

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

Small local councils say the government-led three-waters reform underway could lead to their demise. Audio

The government is pushing forward with massive reforms to water infrastructure which will see three to five specialised water entities taking over control and responsibility for drinking and waste… Audio

Hits to council revenues, amid a pandemic, and as they grapple with generational challenges like climate change, means adequate funding at local level has failed to keep pace. Audio

Today Kathryn looks the issue of what to do with communities threatened by coastal erosion. A recent RMA review panel recommended legislation to deal with the managed retreat from areas affected by… Audio

Aspiring local politicians are increasingly younger, female, and Māori, according to the latest survey by Local Government NZ. President of LGNZ Stuart Crosby speaks to The Panel. Audio

Newly-elected president of Local Government New Zealand, Stuart Crosby, joins The Panel discussion. Audio

Local Government New Zealand's vice-president Stuart Crosby joins The Panel to talk about whether water metering is the way to help fix Wellington's water problems. Audio

Palmerston North Council Staff have pulled out of organising public meet the candidates sessions ahead of October's local body elections. But whose responsibility IS it to organise candidate meetings?

A new study suggests more cyclists are getting injured both on and off our roads every year. The research paper, published Friday in the New Zealand Medical Journal used hospital admissions data from… Audio

The company contracted to recycle soft plastic packaging is warning local authorities and major supermarket chains that the scheme may fail if it doesn't get more support. Last year, the soft plastic… Audio, Gallery