Local Council

Tai Rāwhiti wants to take take a huge chunk of forestry and pastoral land and plant it with permanent bush. Audio

Some schools and businesses in the West Coast town have been forced to shut due to the notice. Audio

Authorities are trying to determine exactly how the town's water supply became contaminated. Audio

The Waimakariri District Council could ditch the credit rating agency S&P after it received a credit rating downgrade.

A sample taken Wednesday afternoon showed a very low presence of the bacteria - only just above detectable levels.

Minutes from a closed-door council meeting in February reveal how each elected member voted.

The council was set to purchase 1215 high-risk homes by the end of 2025.

The system would allow commuters to easily tag onto public transport anywhere in the country - but there are concerns it just won't work.

Iwi leaders, local government and Māori tourism representatives are banding together in a push to ensure the final sections of a "nationally significant" cycle trail are completed.

Police are investigating Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving, seen on a public livestream.

After receiving many complaints, freedom camping is proposed to be banned at three Nelson sites, but the problems won't go away without enforcement, stakeholders say.

A 15-year-old boy from Whakatāne's walk for wards aims to keep Māori voices in local government.

They say putting the speed limit back up to 50kmh will endanger children and elderly people.

Many in the low-lying community face inevitable flooding and damage without action. Video

Christchurch City Council states seven workers are on strike, while 14 others continue with their roles.

Water saved since 11 March would almost fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The regional council is likely to vote against NZTA's proposed fare rises this week.