Cathy Casey

Two of the country's biggest councils are reviewing their buy local policies as their costs rise and pressure grows from central government to rein in their spending. Audio

The controversial deal to build a new Auckland convention centre with money from the proceeds of gambling is being put before local councillors today. Audio

An Auckland councillor says misery will be inflicted on families and children by the plan for a casino operator to build a national convention centre. Audio

The country's largest city council has a new plan for keeping rates down - a freeze on the pay packets of council staff. Audio

Paul Goldsmith says it is unacceptable for vagrants to be seen on the city's streets and wants the police to move them on. Audio

Merits of the $150K party are debated. Audio