Local Council
New Plymouth mayor won't run again, says he's achieved what he wanted
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom has announced he will not seek a fourth term - but is stepping down because he has achieved what he set out to.
The contenders for mayor of Lower Hutt
Last week Campbell Barry, who has held the mayoralty for two terms, announced he would not seek re-election.
Auckland's dams reach 100 percent for first time since 2023
All the rain hammering the North Island for the past months has filled Auckland's water supply dams to 100 percent, the first time since 2023. Watercare head of water Sharon Danks spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Wild weather hits Bay of Plenty region
The Bay of Plenty has been one of the heaviest hit by the latest band of wet and wild weather. Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Duty Controller Nassah Rolleston-Steed spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland councillors call on govt to take action on growing homelessness
Auckland councillors are calling on the government to take action over the growing homelessness problem in the city. Associate Minister for Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rotorua district and regional councils at loggerheads over Ohau channel
The councils disagree over whether a hole in the channel's wall is a breach of consent, and who's to blame.
Wellington mayoral candidate quits race
Graham Bloxham says he can do a much better job outside of council.
'Keep our Māori wards' campaign kicks off with security caution
A bid to retain Māori representation at Taranaki council tables kicked off on the weekend with a call for whānau-level pushback against what campaigners say is deliberate disinformation.
Election season hotting up in Southland
Accusations of in-fighting and bullying at the Southland Licensing Trust - LDR's Matthew Rosenberg talked with First Up producer Matthew Hutching Audio
Locals concerned about state of Ohau channel diversion wall
There is growing discontent in Rotorua about the state of the Ohau channel diversion wall which is meant to protect the pristine waters of Lake Rotoiti. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' belongings
Pip Scott said she had recently given the men two tents, sleeping bags and a pillow.
Holes in lake wall meant to keep polluted water out alarm locals
The Ōhau channel diversion wall divides the water in Lake Rotorua from the cleaner waters of Lake Rotoiti, but large holes in the wall's side have locals sounding alarm bells.
Councils face funding cuts for using too many road cones
The Minister of Transport says too many councils still use an outdated guide to traffic management.
Taranaki mayors push for govt hydrogen help
Local leaders say Taranaki is the ideal home for a future hydrogen industry, if central government comes to the table. Audio
'Never, ever, ever': Boardroom blowout at Southland licensing trust
Claims of bullying, dysfunction and underhanded moves mark a tense pre-election moment at the Gore-based licensing trust.
Temporary solution cuts Havelock boil water period from years to months
The council previously said the boil water notice would last until a new $14 million permanent treatment plant was completed in 2028.
10 complaints but no probe into mayoral candidate Ray Chung
No investigation will be carried out into Wellington councillor and mayoral hopeful Ray Chung.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
Move to resolve helipad saga stalls
A motion to change Auckland's Unitary Plan has failed after councillors couldn't agree on the most successful way to get helicopters blocked from residential areas. Audio
