Local Council
Auckland fortnightly rubbish collection to go on trial
Some councillors are supporting the move away from weekly rubbish collection - but others say it is "beyond shocking".
Councillors backtrack over sale of Wellington Airport shares
Wellington's mayor says there will have to be cuts elsewhere following the vote.
How 678 speeding violations by the boss went unnoticed at ECan
Organisational failure saw Environment Canterbury fail to reprimand the chairperson - that's what the council are saying.
Protections worked well during Otago floods - council
The Otago Regional Council says its flood protection schemes performed well during the recent deluge.
Wellington councillors to vote on sale of airport shares
Wellington city councillors face a crucial vote today over the sale of council airport shares. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Latest from Manawanui leaking oil in Samoa
The Government's Fast Track legislation might see seabed mining in Taranaki, c is RNZ's reporter in the region and talked with Leonard Powell. Audio
Company rejected for seabed mining, now fast-tracked
The Government's Fast Track legislation might see seabed mining in Taranaki, Robin Martin is RNZ's reporter in the region and talked with Leonard Powell. Audio
Insurance settlement finally agreed to after 2021 Bromley plant fire
But the council is not ruling out further odour problems during planned remediation at the site.
Accountant's run-ins with mayor laid bare in court
Frank Dooley is suing Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine for defamation.
Dunedin City Council provides skips for flood-hit neighbourhoods
Skips have been placed in South Dunedin, Tomahawk and Waikouaiti until Friday.
Taranaki 'unitary council' a 'no-brainer', councillor says
A New Plymouth councillor says Local Water Done Well legislation is the first step towards a Taranaki unitary council - a move he welcomes.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 October 2024
On today's episode, the government says it's supporting Samoa to understand and mitigate the risks from the fuel leaking out of the Navy's HMNZS Manawanui which sank at the weekend after hitting the… Audio
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
Tauranga could face 'extreme' penalties over water flouridation
A Tauranga dog owner is disappointed at the lack of action after his dog was attacked - local democracy reporter Alisha Evans has the story Audio
Council blows cold on sauna-by-the-sea
Despite being "really entrepreneurial", a mobile sauna that started operating in Picton before it had consent will no longer be able to operate from its beachside spot.
Repeat flood victims call on council for help
"I consciously couldn't sell it to somebody, knowing that it's going to flood," St Kilda resident Ria Stout says. "How could you? ... It's flooded twice." Audio
'Essentially been allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
"Rotorua seems to keep missing out," Tania Tapsell mayor says.
Aucklanders asked for ideas on how to protect environment
New introduced species, like myrtle rust and caulerpa, are wreaking havoc - but should we even address those risks in the future?
'I think the board needs to look like Auckland'
A Pacific leader is determined to break the 30-year hold of the Communities and Residents ticket on the Entrust Trust Board.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
