Local Council
Councillor may be stripped of responsibilities after information leak
They revealed a confidential council plan.
Rotorua looks to consult on two water delivery options
Rotorua residents will have a say on two options for the city's three-water services, as well as the city's proposed work for the next year.
Council leaders back decision to bring in watchdog for Wellington Water
The business watchdog will be monitoring the company.
'We will make better decisions': Tauranga mayor on iwi council appointments
Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles.
Sea lion trust demands DCC video be taken down
The video, part of Enterprise Dunedin's new marketing campaign, has been roundly criticised online since being posted yesterday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
In today's episode, the government is bringing in the Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water, an emergency meeting has been held in Auckland to discuss homelessness, F1 driver Max… Audio
Wellington councils clash over cycle and bus lanes
Two Wellington councils have clashed over carparks, with the regional council accusing the city council of undermining its transport strategy.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
On today's episode, we speak to two Auckland Councillors after they voted to develop Eden Park as the city's main stadium, the Tauranga District Council is under fire over a coffee contract amid rate… Audio
Eden Park revamp will need $110 million to go ahead
The Eden Park Trust says there are already moves to get a business case in front of the government. Audio
Auckland Councillors vote 17 - 2 to redevelop Eden Park
Auckland councillors voted 17-2 with one abstention to endorse a staged redevelopment of Eden Park over a waterfront stadium. Councillors Shane Henderson, who supported the Eden Park redevelopment… Audio
Tauranga Council under fire over coffee contract
The Tauranga District Council will release its draft annual plan for public consultation on Friday - its first since it was elected in July last year. Former Tauranga councillor and former mayoral… Audio
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.
