Local Council
Community fights back against drivers doing burnouts
Community leaders in the small Far North town of Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing burnouts to end before it ends in tragedy. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Proposal to sell Baypark Speedway stand for $1, extend lease
The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium.
Nelson suburb to take part in climate adaption planning
The council looked at several areas across Nelson before choosing.
The Alliance Party brushes off the dust for 2025 local body elections
They may have deregistered from the Electoral Commission in 2015, and their Wikipedia page may be written in the past tense, but Alliance Party president Victor Billot insists the party never fully… Audio
AI gun video of Nelson councillor sparks warning for voters
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine.
Marlborough residents speak against council's preferred water plan
The Marlborough District Council's preferred option is to create a standalone Water Services Organisation.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Council must fix issues with Shotover wastewater plant
The Environment Court has ruled the Queenstown Lakes District Council must fix issues with its troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
Small town fights back against street racers
Locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it upon themselves to clean up burnt out cars and scorched rubber left behind from street racers. Resident Pamela-Ann Simon-Baragwanath spoke to… Audio
Support young people before they go on a benefit, mayors say
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party's ability to work with Te Pāti Māori in a potential government has come under question following the Treaty Principles haka debate, the Green Party is calling on… Audio
How Auckland ratepayers can learn their new property valuations today
Auckland Council will release the rating valuations for Auckland's 630,000 properties online soon. Audio
More delays for public transport national ticketing system
Even more delays have hit the roll-out of the national ticketing system on public transport. Christchurch councillor Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland Council on the residential property value drop
Residential property values in Auckland have dropped by nine percent. Auckland Council's chief financial officer Ross Tucker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Values of residential property in Auckland falls nine percent
Data released by Auckland Council shows residential values have fallen nine percent on average since they were last published in June 2021. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Gisborne Council found in budget hole after imposed water levy
Iconic Gisborne hosiery manufacturer Columbine Industries is closing in August after 75 years, Gisborne Herald editor James Pocock talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
'Totally wrong': Council chief executive warns of abuse, harrassment of elected members
Ruapehu District Council chief executive Clive Manley won't hesitate banning offenders from council social media.
Napier councillor launches second bid to be mayor
Nigel Simpson says Napier has been let down by poor decisions, costly distractions, and a lack of consistent governance, and "the city deserves better".
Gisborne truck route to quieten as council changes permits
New maps exclude Ormond Road from the NZTA's 'H' permit system.
Farmers risk being cut off as bridge funding dries up
Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River.
