Local Council
Marlborough evacuees irked by lack of flood protection action
Residents from certain Spring Creek streets were asked to evacuate.
Far North District Council to pay ex-CEO $210,000
The figure was revealed to RNZ via a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request.
Tauranga’s rates hike approved amid protest
The approved 9.9 percent increase is down from the 12.5 percent initially proposed.
Former MP, broadcaster runs for council to support 'most qualified mayor'
Brendan Horan is running for a council seat in Whakatāne, despite living outside the district in Papamoa.
Marlborough Mayor on evacuations after heavy rain
Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor declared a local state of emergency for parts of the region at 5pm on Thursday night. Taylor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Freedom camping or 'free parking'? Queenstown Lakes' plan to manage campers
The council's draft bylaw would set limits on stays and designate free camping sites, after the previous rules were quashed by the High Court last year.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Bishop backs apartments around new Auckland train stations
The minister says the Auckland Council broadly agrees with a government directive for high-rise apartments alongside the $5 billion train upgrade. Audio
Character coalition on intensification around CRL stations
The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link (CRL) nears completion. The Character Coalition… Audio
One year on from Wairoa flood
It has been one year since the Wairoa River burst its banks, flooding hundreds of properties on the south side of town. Hawke's Bay and Tai Rawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Apartments at least 15 storeys allowed around three Auckland CRL stations
The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link nears completion. Auckland Councillor Richard Hills… Audio
Hospital ditches coal in favour of landfill gas
Nelson Hospital is not burning coal this winter for the first time since the late 1800s.
Another council draws line in sand over seabed mining in Taranaki
A recent vote sees New Plymouth join Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in formally opposing seabed mining. Audio
Is this the end for New Zealand's Richard Nixon statue?
A small Tasman town faces an important question: keep the infamous statue of the disgraced US president or build a community hub instead?
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
New Plymouth Councillor votes against colleagues on sea bed mining
After hours of debate the New Plymouth District Councillors voted overwhelmingly to join the Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in their opposition. New Plymouth District Councillor who… Audio
Bulk of New Plymouth District Councillors oppose seabed mining
The bulk of district councillors in New Plymouth have voted to draw a line in the sand and oppose seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight. Amanda Clinton-Gohdes is the councillor who tabled the… Audio
Regional Council chair on calls to scrap regional councils
A regional council boss wants any changes to their make-up to be underpinned by good, solid governance. Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Doug Leeder spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Northland doctors blame colonoscopy wait times on pay cuts
Doctors in Northland are blaming a massive increase in wait times for colonoscopies in the last six months on Health NZ's decision to cut pay rates for locums. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Shane Jones questions place of regional government
"What is the point of regional government?" That's the question the regional development minister posed to a meeting of local government officials last week. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones… Audio
