Local Council
Frustration at council view on 'benign' coastal landfill
A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.
Freedom camping evictions
This week in Whanganui about 15 people who'd been camped out permanently in a freedom camping spot were evicted by the District Council. Audio
Christmas lights fall victim to cost-cutting
The Christmas street lights will shine for the last time this year as decorations are deteriorating and won't be replaced because council want to keep the next rate increase low.
Former Labour MP, North Shore mayor Ann Hartley dies
Former Labour MP and mayor of Auckland's North Shore City Ann Hartley has died.
The roundabout exit to nowhere
What was going to go there and why didn't it? Local Democracy reporter Linda Hall takes a look.
Council approves equestrian park's $250k irrigation system despite criticism
The Marlborough Equestrian Park made a request for the irrigation system to the council's Long Term Plan earlier this year.
Wellington community hub Te Wāhi Āwhina closes
The hub was part of the 'Pōneke Promise' - a joint social contract between council, the hospitality industry, retailers and police.
Wellington council pauses City to Sea bridge demolition
The council voted earlier this month to tear down the footbridge connecting the capital's waterfront and Civic Square, but is holding off after action from a lobby group.
'Unfair system': Who will pay to fix Waimate's water problem?
A change in irrigation practices likely contributed to nitrate spikes in Waimate's drinking water, but ratepayers could foot the bill in the long-term.
Deodorizer turned off in Seaview
Residents of a Lower Hutt suburb suffering with a foul stench from the nearby wastewater treatment plant say they've noticed a huge difference since a deodorizer was turned off. Ashleigh McCaull… Audio
The region running out of burial plots
Being able to book up multiple sites is about to end in one part of the country because there are only a few hundred plots left. Audio
Council invests $414k to fight invasive gold clam
The council is putting some of its surplus into environmental efforts, but not all councillors think it is a good idea.
$36k raise for sick Māori ward councillor
Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney has been in hospital since July.
Councillors condemn removal of 'wellbeing' in local decisions
There is also greater concern for the impact on Māori, Pasifika, and vulnerable communities.
Rare male spade-toothed whale dissected in Dunedin
Otago reporter Tess Brunton takes us inside one of the world's rarest whales Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Andie McCombs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton & Andie McCombs, They discuss: what assistance we can give to Vanuatu post-earthquake, and the future of local government… Audio
Stephen takes on the verge
Meet a man who willingly mows verges - including one that's enormous and a few kilometers from his home. Audio
Council ignores mana whenua views over wastewater
Invercargill councillors voted to proceed with a short-term consent which would allow the small town's wastewater to continue under current conditions for a further two years.
Wellington confirms long-term plan, mayor tells govt to butt out
Wellington City Council has locked in a new long-term plan and told government MPs to "stay in their lane".
Councillors receive abusive emails after Israel vote
They voted in favour of Nelson City Council boycotting businesses which operate in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.
