Local Council
Auckland Council seeks feedback on draft plan for the next year
A 'bed tax' and changes to targeted rubbish collection rates are among the decisions Auckland Council is seeking feedback on.
Shake-up of election boundaries revealed
The Wellington region will lose an electorate in a shake-up of boundaries, in a proposal from the Representation Commission. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wairarapa residents angry over train disruption
Wairarapa residents are angry over ongoing disruption to the train line connecting their towns to the capital. Greater Wellington Regional Council deputy chair, and former Featherston mayor, Adrienne… Audio
Gisborne District Council seeks advice on speed limit rules
Gisborne's council is seeking advice on the Government's changes to road speed limits - Zita Campbell has the news Audio
Queenstown council criticised over enactment of discharge plans for Shotover River
A Queenstown councillor is accusing her council of "secrecy" and underhand tactics over its plan of enacting emergency powers to divert treated sewage into the Shotover River.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 March 2025
In today's episode, a Queenstown councillor has blown the whistle on the council's plans to pump wastewater into the Shotover river, the UN has questioned the fairness of GST in New Zealand, deputy… Audio
Queenstown councillor blows whistle on wastewater plan
A Queenstown councillor has blown the whistle on a district council proposal to pump 12,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater into the Shotover River per day. Queenstown councillor Niki Gladding… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 March 2025
On today's episode, "Nothing is going to stop us now." That's how New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters wrapped up his State of the Nation speech in Christchurch on Sunday, despite facing seven… Audio
Napier mayor on protest over cuts to after hours health services
The Mayor of Napier says the government is falling well short of promises made when the city's hospital was closed in 1998. Napier mayor Kirsten Wise spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'This isn't over' - expect challenges to Western Springs Speedway closure
The iconic Western Springs Speedway is set to close but Albany Ward councillor John Watson is rallying against what he calls an "engineered eviction". Audio
LGNZ crying foul over potential rates capping
President Sam Broughton said the government's proposal for a cap on rates increases would only make things worse, with Australian examples showing it would do the opposite to what the government…
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
Gisborne seeks legal advice on new speed limit rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
Rail still seen as 'crucial' to Canterbury's future
The Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee have made their recommendations on the draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan.
Hutt council to drain pools following outbreak of gastric illness cryptosporidiosis
Hutt City Council is draining some of its pools previously associated with cryptosporidiosis after a spate of gastric illness across the Greater Wellington region.
Resigning Hamilton councillor says he's 'not controversial'
Former Hamilton councillor Mark Donovan, who quit last month after taking on a full-time job late last year, said he was never a controversial character.
Precautions in place at Wellington pools after gastric illness outbreak
There are now 33 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Wellington region.
New boss of Watercare announced
A new boss has been appointed to head the Auckland Council-owned water utility Watercare.
Construction minister criticises councils for pausing consents
Minister Chris Penk says there's "staggering cost" to the delays.
Community leaders concerned over lack of UH after hours care
Upper Hutt community leaders are concerned as the region of 50,000 residents is without after-hours health care and facing long GP wait times. Mayoral hopeful in the city's upcoming local election… Audio
