Local Council
Trained ferrets leading charge against Queenstown pest rabbits
In the battle against Queenstown's exploding rabbit population, a team of trained ferrets is leading the charge. Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson believe in the power of using pests, to fight pests. Katie… Audio
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited aims to build international brand to attract visitors
Auckland's tourism sector is embracing Māori and Pasifika culture as the city's cultural agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, aims to build a more distinct international brand for the city. Felix Walton… Audio
Maritime Union, Auckland Council and Port of Auckland sign Tripartite Accord
The Maritime Union says the Auckland's new Tripartite Accord is a starting point to improve communication between the Council, the port, and its workers. Maritime Union Secretary Grant Williams spoke… Audio
First look at Wellington's waterfront with balustrades
A council committee will meet next month to discuss installing edge protection on parts of the Kumutoto and Queens Wharf precincts.
Taupō council defers debate over draft water management agreement with iwi
The Taupō District Council has voted to defer consideration of the agreement with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa until after the next local government elections.
The Panel with Holly Bennett and Tim Batt Part 2
The Panel talks to safety campaigner Geoff Upson who says there are too many speed humps in Manuwera and the town risks being known as "hump town". They then pay homage to the national treasure that… Audio
Mayor lashes out at councillors over no-shows at meetings
Two committee meetings in the past two months could not go ahead because they did not have enough members attend.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31st July 2025
In today's episode, the Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously; Former Prime Minister… Audio
Councillor felt 'disdain' at Treaty Principles Bill meeting
A internal review has found there was agreement among councillors ahead of the December meeting to oppose making a submission on the bill and to curtail debate.
Concerns not enough candidates for local elections
With nominations closing tomorrow, several councils across the country do not have enough candidates to fill the positions. Audio
Councillors to vote on new joint management agreement with local iwi
Councillors will vote on a new joint management agreement of Lake Taupō and the Upper Waikato River with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa today. Audio
Agreement between Taupō councillors and local iwi causes controversy
An agreement between Taupo councillors and local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has caused controversy after one of the councillors called in lobby group Hobson Pledge to raise concerns with a wider audience… Audio
Most regional councils don't have enough candidates for elections
Local body elections will be held in October, but most Regional Councils don't have enough candidates for a contest. New Zealand's longest serving regional council Chair Doug Leeder spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki cut off due to floods
Flooding and road closures have cut off access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki, causing major disruption. Whakatāne District Council local duty controller Nicholas Woodley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aucklanders warned not to go to beaches or in water after Russian earthquake
Aucklanders are being warned not to go onto beaches or into the water, as the country remains under a tsunami advisory. Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Four severe weather events in a month for damp Nelson/Tasman
RNZ's Nelson/Tasman reporter is Samantha Gee who talked with Nathan about how the region is coping with all the bad weather Audio
Wayne Brown’s chief of staff steps aside from role in mayor’s office
Auckland Council chief executive says Jaswant Singh should have raised the potential liquidation of his property company with Brown and himself.
Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
New Plymouth mayor won't run again, says he's achieved what he wanted
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom has announced he will not seek a fourth term - but is stepping down because he has achieved what he set out to.
