Local Council
LGNZ on new govt powers to override councils
Local Government New Zealand says it's unfair for the government to blame councils for a lack of housing growth. Hutt City mayor and Vice President of Local Government New Zealand Campbell Barry spoke… Audio
Opinion divided on Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats
Hated by some as a crumbling eyesore on the capital's landscape, and loved by others for its architectural significance - Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats seem to be on borrowed time. Krystal Gibbens… Audio
Locals ask questions of leaders over controversial Hawke's Bay dam project
Leaders of the Hawke's Bay controversial Ruataniwha Dam project faced tough questions from fired up locals at their first public meeting. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook was at the meeting.
…'Addressing glaring gap': Cyclists to take buses across Harbour Bridge
Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach, fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World… Audio
Queenstown Council ordered to pay almost quarter million over wastewater discharged into river
It has been ordered to pay at least $235,000 in costs.
Gordon Wilson flats lose protected heritage status
A Wellington City Councillor is disappointed that the government has stripped the heritage status of Victoria University-owned Gordon Wilson Flats on The Terrace. Iona Pannett spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Napier CBD’s only pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks
Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Sth AK welcomes free desexing for dogs
South Auckland reporter Mary Afemata tells us about a new pilot programme offering free desexing for dogs Audio
West Coast's Regent Theatre saved by Council
Last week, the Grey District Council decided to throw the struggling theatre a lifeline and voted to take over its financial troubles. West Coast Theatre Trust chairman Andy Ross joins Emile Donovan.
…'Vote yes': Teen changing gear to promote Māori wards
Having Māori in decision-making spaces should be a given, says 15-year-old Jack Karetai-Barrett.
Nelson's deputy mayor rules out running for next election
But Rohan O'Neill-Stevens says he hasn't ruled out a return to local politics in the future.
Info Center Cold Call
Jesse rings a random information centre across the motu to find the best things about their region. Audio
Tribunal asked to halt seabed mine fast-track
The claimants want an urgent hearing into alleged Crown breaches.
Burst water main leads to boil water notice
Authorities say the risk of water being contaminated is low.
Speak now on Western Springs Stadium's future use
Auckland Council has so far received 9200 submissions on the future of Western Springs Stadium.
‘Drinking, urinating, littering’: Most back larger alcohol ban area in Gisborne
Eighty percent support adding Kaiti Memorial Park and areas around Kaiti School to a ban zone.
New bridge, walkway protecting historic Taranaki pā opens
The completed project cost about $2 million.
Claim councillor told another to 'f*** off' after 'true history' clash
The councillor says he did not say the words - but his meaning was correctly inferred.
Christchurch tsunami sirens face axe after failed test, communication breakdowns
A scheduled test never happened, when the Auckland-based contractor was distracted by a car accident.
