Councillors
Auckland councillors debate cycleway network expansion plan
A new $300 million plan for Auckland cycleways ran into strong headwinds today.
Some councillors believe the plan could make Auckland the next best thing to Copenhagen, but others believe it swallows… Audio
Plan for smaller stadium in Christchurch has huge risks - councillor
Christchurch is getting a stripped-back version of its planned indoor stadium. But the budget-friendly pick could cost the city in the long run.
The initial plan was for the indoor stadium to have… Video, Audio
Christchurch councillors line up to replace Dalziel
Christchurch councillors are lining up to replace mayor Lianne Dalziel, who announced she won't run next year, this morning.
The three-term mayor is stepping down after seeing the city through a… Audio
Insight Special: Local Body Elections coverage with Philippa Tolley
In this live Insight local elections special Philippa Tolley speaks to winning candidates from around the country and RNZ regional and local government reporters.. Audio
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on why Spring is the time for change
Te Tuinga Whanau Trust's Tommy Kapai Wilson is celebrating Spring, which starts officially tomorrow. Audio
Mayors, councillors see pay rises as MPs' pay frozen
Back now to the pay freeze for MPs and the cancelling the bonuses for state sector chief executives. It doesn't look like there are similar sentiments in local government. This month mayors and… Audio
Is gagging of Gisborne councillor undemocratic?
Gisborne district councillors will meet behind closed doors tomorrow after one councillor accused another of making a racist remark. Meredith Akuhata-Brown says she heard a councillor saying it was a… Audio
Councillor faces disciplinary hearing over sexually explicit message
Hamilton journalist Angela Cuming says she was humiliated by a 'joke' she received from city councillor Mark Bunting which played on her last name. He now faces a disciplinary hearing. Video, Audio