Local Council

The local government minister says they're also driving up rates - Labour says it's "a complete fabrication". Audio

Tory Whanau is confident councillors will reach consensus on budget savings in the long-term plan.

Whanganui's biggest encampment of homeless people is being turfed out.

The council already had a six-hour meeting in late November to rebalance the budget.

Fireworks and open-air fires have been banned in parts of Otago.

Wairoa mayor Craig Little is thrilled the town has been handed some much-needed good Christmas tidings.

Advocates say it's just what Wellington needs, but neighbours argue they "can't think of a worse possible site". Audio

Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.

Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.

Gisborne District Council opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, citing a lack of tangata whenua input.

Environment Canterbury's flat-fare trial is being extended to February 2026, with a 50 percent fare increase.

It was developed as an alternative to the Council's previous draft LTP which would have required a 25.8 percent increase to water rates.

Anyone caught using the lane gets an immediate $150 fine.

Has Springfield Golf Course been saved?

Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.