Local Council
Beware of the zero rates rise promise
Local councils have more effect on our daily lives than policies from the Beehive. But more than half of eligible voters fail to have their say on who represents them.
Local councils and the battle for money
Local councils have more effect on our daily lives than policies from the Beehive. But more than half of eligible voters fail to have their say on who represents them. Audio
Begonia House saved: 'It's not just a Wellington thing'
The popular 1960s greenhouse for exotic plants will now be upgraded - rather than demolished - following Thursday's council meeting.
Want to run for council? These are the rules
Nominations open for this year's local government elections on 4 July.
Rotorua finally shrugs off polluted air status
For the first time in 20 years, residents can wake up and officially breathe in clean air.
Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
New Auckland CBD height rules too low, housing group says
The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.
Water restored to Mt Maunganui road after burst water main
Water has been restored to houses on Oceanbeach Road in Mount Maunganui after a water main broke overnight.
Taumarunui rail yard ready for economic rebirth
The Ruapehu district mayor says it's a turning point for the central North Island town.
Large majority of Gisborne residents want local control of water services
The favoured model could result in households facing an average rate increase of $100 per year.
Jane Groufsky: How Auckland has changed
Curator Social History at Auckland Museum Jane Groufsky joins Emile Donovan in Turtle Bay to paint a picture of Auckland's changing landscape from the 1980s to now. Audio
Wellington councillors vote to save beloved community assets
Khandallah swimming pool and the Begonia House will be saved, while the cycle lane budget is cut.
Fisherman's anger over beach barriers: 'We pay a s***load of rates'
Wooden barriers along Napier's Marine Parade are preventing fishermen from accessing the beach.
Environment Southland backs council merger idea
Southland's regional council has backed an investigation that could result in local authorities merging.
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council.
Wellington City Council meet to discuss key spending decisions
There's a big day of decisions for the Wellington City Council as they consider how to slice and dice their money. Wellington reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
The city's deputy mayor Jen Scoular says probably about half of those roles are currently vacant. Audio
Wellington City Council to hold public meeting on future of community assets
A major Wellington City Council meeting partially born from its failed airport share sale will be held on Thursday deciding the fate of beloved community assets and water reform in the capital. Nick… Audio
Tauranga City Council to deliberate on annual plan
On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council… Audio
Future of Wellington's Begonia House, cycleways to be decided
Councillors will also vote on how much money to put towards Khandallah Pool and the city's notorious water infrastructure.
