Local Council
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Audio
Wellington conservationist provides $1 million for council
When Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid on a thousand hectares of farmland and native bush in Eastbourne, it was only possible with the help of a million-dollar donation from the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful", RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned… Audio
Councils upset over changes to Ōtaki to north of Levin highway
Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall, former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Nelson
Firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall. Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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.
