Local Council
Resident claims moral victory over fate of overgrown pohutukawa
Lines company Powerco has removed the tree, which had grown through powerlines near the property.
Landfill running out of room, may need to stop accepting waste
Mt Cooee Landfill is critically close to capacity according to the Clutha District Council, but work is underway to prevent it from closing.
Council sending teams into flooded Wairau Valley township
It was likely to be a few days until the full extent of damage was known.
New Westland heritage-based "Legendary Coasters" app
The Legendary Coasters App is an immersive storytelling tool that lets users explore Hokitika's colourful history through significant characters from the past. Audio
Dog's bite pulls Wairoa great-grandmother off mobility scooter
Carol Stewart, 63, was flown to Hawke's Bay Hospital with serious bite wounds to her legs and arms after the attack.
Raft of customer complaints following faulty Watercare meters
The watchdog that settles disputes about essential services like electricity and gas believes it should be mandatory for water suppliers to sign up to the scheme. Utilities Disputes is an independent… Audio
Clarity needed on council-police agreement
Councillor Alf Filipaina is concerned about the lack of clarity around the formal agreement between Auckland Council and the police.
Marlborough evacuees irked by lack of flood protection action
Residents from certain Spring Creek streets were asked to evacuate.
Far North District Council to pay ex-CEO $210,000
The figure was revealed to RNZ via a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request.
Tauranga’s rates hike approved amid protest
The approved 9.9 percent increase is down from the 12.5 percent initially proposed.
Former MP, broadcaster runs for council to support 'most qualified mayor'
Brendan Horan is running for a council seat in Whakatāne, despite living outside the district in Papamoa.
Marlborough Mayor on evacuations after heavy rain
Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor declared a local state of emergency for parts of the region at 5pm on Thursday night. Taylor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Freedom camping or 'free parking'? Queenstown Lakes' plan to manage campers
The council's draft bylaw would set limits on stays and designate free camping sites, after the previous rules were quashed by the High Court last year.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Bishop backs apartments around new Auckland train stations
The minister says the Auckland Council broadly agrees with a government directive for high-rise apartments alongside the $5 billion train upgrade. Audio
Character coalition on intensification around CRL stations
The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link (CRL) nears completion. The Character Coalition… Audio
One year on from Wairoa flood
It has been one year since the Wairoa River burst its banks, flooding hundreds of properties on the south side of town. Hawke's Bay and Tai Rawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Apartments at least 15 storeys allowed around three Auckland CRL stations
The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link nears completion. Auckland Councillor Richard Hills… Audio
Hospital ditches coal in favour of landfill gas
Nelson Hospital is not burning coal this winter for the first time since the late 1800s.
Another council draws line in sand over seabed mining in Taranaki
A recent vote sees New Plymouth join Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in formally opposing seabed mining. Audio
