Local Council
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio
Wellington public transport fares to increase by 70 percent next year
The capital is just one of many places across Aotearoa where bus and train prices are set to increase with the transport agency asking councils to hit higher revenue targets. Greater Wellington… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio
Tory Whanau stands firm on Golden Mile, says she'll stand for mayor again
There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan. Audio
Cycling advocate on Wellington's Golden Mile project
The Golden Mile project emphasises space for bikes and pedestrians. Cycling advocate Patrick Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bar owner on Wellington's Golden Mile project
The controversial "Golden Mile" project has again been given the go ahead by Wellington councillors after its latest meeting on budget cuts. Local bar owner Jeremy Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wellington Mayor on council's long-term plan
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants to show the government they have nothing to worry after the council voted on its amended long-term plan. Whanau spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington LTP: Bus priority funding, cycleways among projects axed or rescoped
Councillors passed over 20 amendments which will now go to a vote.
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to discuss the proposed demolishment of Begonia House in Wellington, Auckland's expensive Christmas tree and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November 2024
In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio
Nelson restaurant fights to keep its doors open
In July this year, twenty-two businesses were told they had to move out of Nelson's Morrison Square, but Italian restaurant Babagatto is still holding on. Audio
Wellington Council to vote on which projects to cut
Wellingtonians are having their say about the city council's plans to slash hundreds of millions of dollars worth of projects from its 10-year budget. Wellington issues reporter Nick James spoke to… Audio
Wellington City Council to hold meeting to discuss which programs to cut
Wellington City Councillors will hold a crucial meeting on Tuesday where they discuss which programmes to cut to find hundreds of millions of dollars of savings. Independent Eastern Ward Councillor… Audio
Smell from Hutt Valley wastewater plant won't be fixed for four years
There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out that a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years. Ashleigh McCaull was at Monday night's… Audio
Emotions run high as residents told stink won't go away for four years
"I feel terrible delivering that message but that's where we are," the boss of Wellington Water says.
Govt propose moving police station to Auckland CBD
The government has announced plans to relocate the current 24/7 station from College Hill which is approximately two kilometres away from the city centre to a more central spot on Federal Street… Audio
Environment Canterbury wants to educate on testing well water
Work on the Woodend bypass is to begin.. in 2026, reporter David Hill has all the news out of North Canterbury Audio
Dunedin's Fortune Theatre: 'We need to stop the rot and sell this property'
The Dunedin City Council will go out for consultation on a proposal to sell a historically significant, but vacant building that is costing $122,000 a year to maintain.
Ashburton library's new code of behavioural expectations
Two people per month on average have been trespassed from the new library and civic centre prompting the council to introduce a new code of conduct.
