Local Council
Kaikōura’s bid to attract the top marine brains
A study concluded it had the potential to become an international hub for marine research and education - if it could get the funding.
Residents berate council over 'stupid' plan to relocate town
The mayor admits some feel "forgotten" but the plan is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of increasingly damaging flooding.
Auckland stadium vote: Onus on govt to help pay, councillors say
Auckland Council votes today on whether to endorse an Eden Park redevelopment or a new stadium on the waterfront.
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the why tax breaks for churches might be worth retaining, and Tauranga councils $470,000 coffee… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the release of Dean Wickliffe and the availability of paediatric palliative care. Plus should… Audio
Councillor rapped for assuming gender of mayors
An Invercargill councillor has apologised for assuming the gender of mayors after initially doubling down on his comment at a meeting.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Protestors turn out in Queenstown over Shotover River waste
Protesters holding signs like "toot not to pollute' and "no shit in the Shotty" turned out in Queenstown on Wednesday morning to protest leaked council plans to dump treated sewage into a local river… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Audio
Auckland parking officers trialling body cams
Body cameras are being trialled by Auckland parking officers, in the next line of defence to tackle on-the-job aggression. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Auckland stadium vote: Councillor confident decision will be made on Thursday
Despite Auckland Council saying neither proposal for a CBD stadium or upgraded Eden Park is viable, some councillors are confident they will pick an option. Audio
Upgrades to Eden Park or new Stadium? Council to decide
In the battle between an Eden Park upgrade and a new national stadium on Auckland's waterfront - apparently there's no real winner. Shane Henderson is the councillor leading the stadiums working… Audio
Miramar residents attend community meeting after man found dead in suburb
Residents from the Wellington's Miramar peninsular are demanding more neighbourhood security after a man was found fatally injured on a local street and on the same night an intruder broke into a… Audio
Water bills in Auckland set to increase
Aucklanders' water bills are set to increase as Watercare prepares to become financially independent and spend billions of dollars improving the city's water services. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Tauranga faces 12 percent rates hike, council seeks further savings
Tauranga ratepayers face a proposed overall rates rise of 12 percent from July, but the mayor says it could have been more than 20 percent if the council had not found savings.
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran. They discuss whether we have the right amount of mobility parking spots, and the curious case of the… Audio
Neither new stadium or Eden Park upgrade viable - advisory staff
Councillors will vote on Thursday whether to endorse one of the two competing proposals.
Auckland Council seeks feedback on draft plan for the next year
A 'bed tax' and changes to targeted rubbish collection rates are among the decisions Auckland Council is seeking feedback on.
