Lawrence Yule
Councilors say finding will deter capable local body candidates
Local body councillors say the Auditor General's finding that four Canterbury regional councillors broke the law by considering an issue in which they had a financial interest, may deter qualified… Audio
Hide fails to get referenda before major projects
The Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has failed to secure Cabinet support to introduce referendums designed to give ratepayers a say on major council projects. Audio
Local Government NZ welcomes Hide's u-turn
Local Government New Zealand is welcoming an apparent u-turn by Local Government Minister, Rodney Hide. Audio
Small councils asked to foot leaky homes bill
Small councils around the country are being asked to help foot the bill for leaky homes in Auckland and Wellington. Audio
Hawke's Bay homeowners face higher home insulation costs
The government's home insulation fund will leave many Hawke's Bay homeowners paying more not less to replace their smoke-polluting fires. Audio
Laws backs plan for compulsory council referendums
Local councils could be forced to hold referendums if they want to spend money on non-core activities. Audio
Banning of the controversial insecticide Endosulfan
The horticulture industry is expressing dismay at the Environmental Risk Management Authority's decision to ban the insecticide. Audio
Sylvia Burbery and Keith Tempest
RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard calling for drop in prices, Audio
Do more to cut prices and do it now - Allan Bollard
Alan Bollard in a speech said there is for example"plenty of room for retail price cuts". Audio
Local councils given hard word over spending
Local Government New Zealand met yesterday with new minister, Rodney Hide, who wants to cut back on rates bills. Audio
Minister Meets Councils
Local councils say they've had a constructive and concilitary meeting with their new Minister Rodney Hide. Audio
Re-branding Hastings
There are plans to re-brand Hastings, the city formerly known as the Fruit Bowl of New Zealand. Audio
Hawkes Bay Councils speak on DHB
Hastings' mayor Lawrence Yule speaks on behalf of the 5 district councils affected by the acrimonious DHB dispute. Audio
Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell
A ticker tape parade and civic reception to celebrate the bay's Olympians will take place this Saturday. Audio
Calls For Housing Affordability
A Select Committee has recommended the Government take steps to make housing more affordable. Audio
Hastings Mayor - Lawrence Yule
Lawrence Yule has just been named president of Local Government New Zealand. Audio
Hawke's Bay DHB Takes Legal Action
Hastings District and Napier City councillors have voted unanimously to take Mr Cunliffe to court. Audio
Hawkes Bay DHB Board Sacking (Part 3)
Further discussion around the controversy surrounding the DHB's performance. Audio
Hawkes Bay DHB Board Sacking (Part 2)
Hawkes Bay's medical fraternity is standing by its embattled District Health Board. Audio
