Local Council
Mackenzie District residents say they are 'adversely impacted' by tourism: Survey
A council survey into residents' views on tourism found that 99 percent of residents reported being adversely impacted, but at the same time 92 percent believed tourism was good for the region. Acting… Audio
Jurassic-sized fuss over new Taupō sculpture
Taupō's latest attraction has been criticised by some, but the town's mayor doesn't want the local arts community to go extinct. Audio
Auckland Council secures strategic alliance with tech sector
Mayor Wayne Brown hopes Auckland can set itself apart from California's Silicon Valley.
Whakatane area on track for three new bridges
Diane McCarthy reports on the proposed new bridges for the Eastern Bay of Plenty Audio
Clutha mayor blindsided by Mosgiel port proposal
A proposed inland port at Mosgiel last week received $8m in government funding and left Clutha's mayor frustrated.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio
Tātaki Auckland on plans for Western Springs
Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing plans for Western Springs stadium to become the home for football club Auckland FC. Tātaki Auckland chief executive Nick Hill spoke to… Audio
Council looks to battle tide of abandoned trolleys
Councillors say shopping abandoned trolleys are causing a nuisance and costing businesses millions of dollars.
Public submissions on Western Springs future open
After more than 100 years at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium, the Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team. Former All Black Sir… Audio
The win-win solution for cash-strapped councils
For the last two years Hauraki District Council has employed a community advocacy officer to help clubs and volunteers access community funding from organisations such as Grassroot and the, Lions…
Andrew Little launches Wellington mayoral campaign
The former Labour leader and president has the backing of the Labour Party and says he's ready to do the hard work.
Why did it take so long for an emergency alert to be issued during Auckland's Easter floods?
Healthy Waters received its first alert of heavy rain around 10.29pm Friday, but Emergency Management didn't alert the public until 12.42am Saturday.
Abuse toward council staff up 323 percent
The rise in abuse, both online and in person, towards Wellington City Council staff had coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Read the room': Andrew Little to ask council not to sign more Golden Mile contracts
Wellington mayor says project has been given the green-light, and it appears Little did not understand council process. Audio
Tauranga mayor finally buys home in city, but isn't moving in yet
After being elected in July, Mahé Drysdale said he would move to Tauranga by the end of last year.
Water rates triple for Central Hawke's Bay residents
Angry Central Hawke's Bay residents are wondering how they're going to pay for a tripling in their water rates. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio
Council to step up investigation into source of asbestos found on East Auckland beaches
Despite regular clean-ups, the material has washed ashore on Auckland's eastern coastline for years, particularly after severe storms.
Northland identity James Cross dies after Mum's 106th birthday
Kaikohe welcomed home local MMA hero Dhcamad Armstrong - reporter Peter de Graaf was there. Audio
Queenstown principals, parents push back on bus cuts
The Ministry of Education has signalled it may pull the plug on free buses for eight Queenstown schools. Audio
Asbestos warning for East Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure.
