Local Council
Wellington Council's sludge plant could blow budget by $100m
The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.
'No fix for Auckland': Leoni attacks mayor's financial record
Debt is up by $1 billion and rates have risen by more than 20 percent during Wayne Brown's term, his main challenger says.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Council warns irresponsible dog owners to expect consequences
Auckland Council says it has prosecuted 611 dog owners over the past five years for bites, maulings and other attacks.
Lydia Ko adds support to 'save' Takapuna Golf Course
Auckland Council plans to convert half of the course into flood storage, rejecting the community proposal.
Wellington Council's sludge plant could blow budget by $100m
The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.
Signing date announced for key contract for Golden Mile
Ground was broken back in April, despite construction contracts not being signed for the entire project.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
'It doesn't cost the government anything' - Wayne Brown calls for bed tax rethink
The government meeds to rethink its opposition to a bed night levy for Auckland, the mayor says. Audio
Local electorate MP for Tauranga still doesn't live in city
Libby Kirky-McLeod tells us about boundary changes in the Bay of Plenty - and finds Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell doesn't live in the electorate he represents. Audio
Wayne Brown, Kerrin Leoni to face questions from voters
Auckland's top mayoral candidates will appear at the 'Let's Talk About Auckland' event.
Lower Hutt parking meters going cashless due to vandalism, theft
This year, 30 parking meters in Lower Hutt were intentionally damaged or destroyed.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13th August 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Audio
Minister to take rates cap policy to Cabinet
Simon Watt says he is working at pace on the policy, which so far has recieved a mixed response around Parliament and councils. Audio
LGNZ on govt's rate capping proposal
The local government minister has confirmed he'll be taking a paper to cabinet before Christmas with a proposed model to cap rates. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Audio
Rural Tasman highways drop to 80km/h
Phase 1 of Tasman's speed limit reductions have now been implemented, with high-risk rural roads dropping from 100km/h.
The Bay of Plenty town putting down fewer dogs than its neighbours
Around half of all impounded dogs in most parts of the region are euthanised. Audio
Tauranga puts down fewer dogs than neighbouring towns
Dogs in Tauranga are less likely to be put down compared to neighbouring towns in the Bay of Plenty. Libby Kirkby-McLeod finds out what's making the difference. Audio
No votes, no problem: The early winners in local elections
The lack of candidates in some areas means representatives are being elected unopposed.
Hawke's Bay fires: Fine criticised as 'economic incentive to burn'
Former Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairperson Rex Graham said $300 was not a deterrent.
