Local Council
Wellington residents want brakes on speed limit reversals
They say putting the speed limit back up to 50kmh will endanger children and elderly people.
Fight or flight: The choice facing South Dunedin residents
Many in the low-lying community face inevitable flooding and damage without action. Video
Christchurch wastewater plant faces five-day strike over work conditons
Christchurch City Council states seven workers are on strike, while 14 others continue with their roles.
Recent rainfall helps ease strict water restrictions in Dargaville
Water saved since 11 March would almost fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Wellington public transport targets 'unrealistic, unachievable' - council
The regional council is likely to vote against NZTA's proposed fare rises this week.
Taranaki Maori unhappy with Treaty Principles Bill
Taranaki LDR reporter Craig Ashworth hasn't been 100% over the past couple of years, and he's got big-ups for health workers. Audio
Councils to vote on Māori wards at local council elections
The issue of whether Māori wards should stay, is looming large, with local body elections just six months away. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke with some of the affected councillors. Audio
Two Northland Mayors face in-house challenges
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo are both facing in-house leadership challenges in the upcoming October local elections.
Former ECan chair blasts councillors for 'acting like emus'
Environment Canterbury's former chair says his colleagues are ''acting like emus'' by allowing staff to continue planning work in the face of legislative change.
'Kick in the guts': Homeowners' fight over cyclone-hit property rates
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it is unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction.
Council plans for Takapuna golf course face backlash
A golf course architect says Takapuna Golf Course shouldn't be shut down under council plans to bolster flood mitigation, and that it could be part of the solution. Golf Course Architect Kristine Kerr… Audio
Mayor raises security concerns after abusive messages
It follows a meeting disruption from an upset member of the public.
Toilet talks stall: Cemetery loos divide Ashburton council
The decision on where to put new public toilets in the Ashburton Cemetery is on hold after a hung vote and the need for more information.
Western Springs Speedway taking Auckland Council to court
The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.
Councillor resigns over 'grossly oversized' cricket ground
Hurunui councillor and former mayor Garry Jackson has resigned in protest at the "oversized" cricket ground in the Amberley Village Green.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Disabled people will be ‘further isolated’ if travel subsidy cut
A council plan to disincentivise a mobility service amid ballooning costs has been criticised by a disability group.
Auckland has driest March for 15 years
Auckland has experienced it's driest March for 15 years and there's a warning that mandatory water restrictions could be implemented as soon as June if the rain stays away. Watercare head of water… Audio
Health Action Wanaka highlights inequities for locals
Wanaka residents face growing wait times for health services, Tess Brunton has the story from Central Otago Audio
Govt investment sought for Eden Park upgrade plan - CEO
The chief executive of Eden Park, Nick Sautner, says he has approached the government to try to secure funds for the stadium's upgrade.
