Local Council
Ōtaki highway tolls to reach vital services unfair - mayor
Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.
Whanganui rejects fast-track seabed mining project
Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.
'Standing next to you': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne District Council opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, citing a lack of tangata whenua input.
Flat-fare bus trial extended but price going up
Environment Canterbury's flat-fare trial is being extended to February 2026, with a 50 percent fare increase.
New Watercare charter $900m cheaper for Auckland - Govt
It was developed as an alternative to the Council's previous draft LTP which would have required a 25.8 percent increase to water rates.
New bus lane cameras net $10,000 for council on first day
Anyone caught using the lane gets an immediate $150 fine.
Claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespect' in heated fight to save golf course
Has Springfield Golf Course been saved?
Kaeo holds Hine-Raumati parade, but with a bit of Santa
A Northland murder remains unsolved after three years, Peter De Graaf has the story from Ahipara Audio
Mangawhai Harbour campaigner threatens to mangrove removal
Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Claire Amos (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nick Leggett and Claire Amos to talk to the co-founder of a sex-toy company who claims to have been denied a business account and discuss… Audio
Flaxmere sign 'monstrosity' removed after resident's protest
A Flaxmere resident says he cannot stop smiling now "the damn monstrosity of a sign" put in front of the suburb by Hastings District Council has been taken down.
Taranaki council quashes Treaty talk despite Seymour's debate call
Taranaki councillors have shut down a discussion on the Treaty Principles Bill, despite the legislation's cheerleader wanting everyone to read and debate it.
Tougher rules for cats a 'win for biodiversity'
New rules for cats across the Nelson Tasman region have been aligned after Nelson City Council approved a suite of new rules last week.
Auckland's Wynyard crossing bridge expected to re-open this week
The beleaguered bridge connecting Wynyard Quarter to the Viaduct, which saves people a 20-minute walk, has been undergoing major repairs since March.
Tokoroa locals launch campaign to save Kinleith mill
The Tokoroa community came together on Monday night at a meeting about the closure of the Kinleith paper mill - which could see up to 230 jobs lost. Campaign spokesperson and current Kinleith Mill… Audio
Hutt City Council considering Juicy Fest liquor ban
Six people were arrested for fighting and disorderly behaviour at the large festival in January.
Meeting held in Tokoroa to save Kinleith Mill from closure
About 500 people including politicians from across the spectrum attended a community meeting in Tokoroa on Monday night about trying to save the Kinleith paper mill from closure. MP for Taupō Louise… Audio
Truckies delayed by Ashburton congestion
Mid-Canterbury's Local Democracy reporter Jonathan Leask tells us of Ashburton's traffic congestion problem Audio
Delay in issuing new rating valuations for property owners in Wellington
Updates are now due out in February instead of December thanks to a lack of sales data on vacant lots.
Wellington activates fire risk warning system
It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.
