Local Council
Progress made at troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant, council says
The Environment Court required the Queenstown Lakes District Council to make facility upgrades as well as operation and maintenance changes.
ACT's local govt candidates want to oppose attempts to manage emissions
ACT is standing candidates under the party banner for the first time at this year's elections.
Free fares for bus-replaced train services long time coming - councillor
The route between the capital and Masterton has been plagued by issues for the first half of this year.
New 11.5km highway opens replacing Manawatu Gorge
The new Manawatu Gorge road opened this week - Jimmy Ellingham reports from Palmerston North Audio
Father who lost son-in-law to alcohol abuse calls for clamp down on liquor sales
Christchurch City Council is currently hearing from locals, businesses and organisations on their local alcohol policy (LAP) draft.
Support for Queenstown Lakes mayor, councillors drops to 17%
The survey asked 405 people about the council's leadership, core services and communication
Resident battles council's 'ridiculous' choice of berm tree
"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says.
'Trump of the North' will not seek re-election as mayor
The controversial Northland mayor who tried to ban karakia from council meetings will not be standing for a second mayoral term.
Community fights back against drivers doing burnouts
Community leaders in the small Far North town of Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing burnouts to end before it ends in tragedy. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Proposal to sell Baypark Speedway stand for $1, extend lease
The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium.
Nelson suburb to take part in climate adaption planning
The council looked at several areas across Nelson before choosing.
The Alliance Party brushes off the dust for 2025 local body elections
They may have deregistered from the Electoral Commission in 2015, and their Wikipedia page may be written in the past tense, but Alliance Party president Victor Billot insists the party never fully… Audio
AI gun video of Nelson councillor sparks warning for voters
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine.
Marlborough residents speak against council's preferred water plan
The Marlborough District Council's preferred option is to create a standalone Water Services Organisation.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Council must fix issues with Shotover wastewater plant
The Environment Court has ruled the Queenstown Lakes District Council must fix issues with its troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
Small town fights back against street racers
Locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it upon themselves to clean up burnt out cars and scorched rubber left behind from street racers. Resident Pamela-Ann Simon-Baragwanath spoke to… Audio
Support young people before they go on a benefit, mayors say
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party's ability to work with Te Pāti Māori in a potential government has come under question following the Treaty Principles haka debate, the Green Party is calling on… Audio
How Auckland ratepayers can learn their new property valuations today
Auckland Council will release the rating valuations for Auckland's 630,000 properties online soon. Audio
