Local Council
‘Flooding nightmare’ for Tāneatua tamariki
A Tāneatua early childhood centre has now suffered three floods in as many years and its owners say the town's stormwater system is failing residents.
Wairoa showgrounds could be turned into floodway to protect town
A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River in periods of heavy rain through land near North Clyde, fixing a troublesome kink in the river that failed the suburb in Cyclone Bola and Gabrielle.
Why this councillor wears a Mickey Mouse shirt to meetings
Councillor Mark Vincent, from Whakapirau, says he is part of "an increasingly Mickey Mouse outfit" at the Kaipara District Council.
Southern council speeding problem
Three councils' work cars caught speeding more than 1400 times with one driver clocked 41km/h over the posted limit.
Te Ririō: Ngāti Hikairo unveils guardian for Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A new pou whenua has been installed at the beginning of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to recognise the cultural significance of the landscape and protect hikers.
Wellington council observer to be announced 'shortly'
The decision would be made ahead of the council's meeting to hash out what should remain in its long-term plan, Simeon Brown says.
Councillor won't face further consequences for expletive-laden rant
Hamilton's Andrew Bydder was censured by his colleagues and ordered to apologise for ableist slurs and derogatory comments.
Rotorua mayor on hearing to determine future of housing motels
Rotorua's mayor says the city is on its way to being rid of the emergency housing motels as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to determine the future of seven such motels. Mayor Tania Tapsell spoke… Audio
Hearing to decide fate of emergency housing motels in Rotorua
Rotorua residents are desperate and despondent as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to decide the fate of seven emergency housing motels in the city. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
Auckland's maunga off-limits during Guy Fawkes
This is the sixth year the Tupuna Maunga Authority has closed the mountains during the fireworks season, despite this, the authority says suspicious fires and dangerous behaviour with fireworks have… Audio
Building consents without council sign-off raises red flags
Getting a building consent is about to become easier, with some builders allowed to skip council inspections.
Elusive wallaby still not hunted down in Southland
Southland is on Wallaby alert - Matt Rosenberg reports from the deep south Audio
Concerns over new, streamlined building consent process
Getting a building consent is about to get easier, with some builders allowed to skip council inspections. Audio
From tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring clean
Ex-district councillor of 10 years Meredith Akuhata-Brown, along with two other volunteers, are facilitating a "spring clean" of Gisborne's city CBD, supported by Gisborne District Council, artists…
'Twerps' or trailblazers? Youth council stays resilient
A plan to give the Hastings Youth Council voting rights on council subcommittees caused a storm in a bouncy castle teacup.
Napier man takes on insurer over hike - and wins
"Where does this stop?" Philip Dol said as his premiums went up from $2000 to $8000. Audio
Nelson mayor hits back at fluoride 'disinformation'
Nelson's mayor has hit back at "disinformation" being spread on social media about fluoride in the city's water.
Council agency spent $737k on campaign to boost positivity about city
The mayor says it's a waste of ratepayers' money, with less than half of viewers feeling more optimistic about Auckland.
Unhappy meal? Submissions overwhelmingly reject Wānaka McDonald's
The majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant opening in Wānaka are not lovin' it.
Water trust 'Trojan horse' for controversial dam - advocacy group
Opponents of the previously quashed scheme say the district council is attempting to advance it under the legitimacy.
