Local Council
Campaign to stop Ruataniwha dam launched
A campaign has been launched to stop Hawke's Bay's controversial Ruataniwha Dam. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Eden Park Residents Association on Eden Park plans
All but two Auckland councillors have endorsed redeveloping Eden Park to become the city's main stadium and the country's national stadium. Eden Park Residents Association spokesperson Shona Tagg… Audio
Auckland Council endorses Eden Park as city's main stadium
Auckland Council has endorsed the redevelopment of Eden Park into the city's main stadium, with the majority of councillors supporting plans for a business case. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Auckland residents irate at notices to lower fences
Residents are feeling less than neighbourly after the council issued infringement notices giving them about a month to cut back their fences. Audio
Water protection group may seek injunction to stop discharge of sewage into Queenstown River
Queenstown Lakes District Council plans to pump 12,000 cubic metres of wastewater daily into Shotover River. Audio
Much-debated sports hub marks significant milestone
The Tūparikino Active Community Hub, the first phase of which was due to be complete in late 2027, would operate alongside New Plymouth Raceway.
Māpua developments under fire from residents
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Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character.
NZ's largest cemetery is full, funeral director blames Auckland Council
Waikumete Cemetery in West Auckland has now run out of burial space and paused any new adult burials until 2027.
Kaikōura’s bid to attract the top marine brains
A study concluded it had the potential to become an international hub for marine research and education - if it could get the funding.
Residents berate council over 'stupid' plan to relocate town
The mayor admits some feel "forgotten" but the plan is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of increasingly damaging flooding.
Auckland stadium vote: Onus on govt to help pay, councillors say
Auckland Council votes today on whether to endorse an Eden Park redevelopment or a new stadium on the waterfront.
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the why tax breaks for churches might be worth retaining, and Tauranga councils $470,000 coffee… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the release of Dean Wickliffe and the availability of paediatric palliative care. Plus should… Audio
Councillor rapped for assuming gender of mayors
An Invercargill councillor has apologised for assuming the gender of mayors after initially doubling down on his comment at a meeting.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Protestors turn out in Queenstown over Shotover River waste
Protesters holding signs like "toot not to pollute' and "no shit in the Shotty" turned out in Queenstown on Wednesday morning to protest leaked council plans to dump treated sewage into a local river… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Audio
Auckland parking officers trialling body cams
Body cameras are being trialled by Auckland parking officers, in the next line of defence to tackle on-the-job aggression. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Auckland stadium vote: Councillor confident decision will be made on Thursday
Despite Auckland Council saying neither proposal for a CBD stadium or upgraded Eden Park is viable, some councillors are confident they will pick an option. Audio
