Local Council
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.
Progress made at troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant, council says
The Environment Court required the Queenstown Lakes District Council to make facility upgrades as well as operation and maintenance changes.
ACT's local govt candidates want to oppose attempts to manage emissions
ACT is standing candidates under the party banner for the first time at this year's elections.
Free fares for bus-replaced train services long time coming - councillor
The route between the capital and Masterton has been plagued by issues for the first half of this year.
New 11.5km highway opens replacing Manawatu Gorge
The new Manawatu Gorge road opened this week - Jimmy Ellingham reports from Palmerston North Audio
Father who lost son-in-law to alcohol abuse calls for clamp down on liquor sales
Christchurch City Council is currently hearing from locals, businesses and organisations on their local alcohol policy (LAP) draft.
Support for Queenstown Lakes mayor, councillors drops to 17%
The survey asked 405 people about the council's leadership, core services and communication
Resident battles council's 'ridiculous' choice of berm tree
"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says.
'Trump of the North' will not seek re-election as mayor
The controversial Northland mayor who tried to ban karakia from council meetings will not be standing for a second mayoral term.
