Local Council
Environment Southland backs council merger idea
Southland's regional council has backed an investigation that could result in local authorities merging.
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council.
Wellington City Council meet to discuss key spending decisions
There's a big day of decisions for the Wellington City Council as they consider how to slice and dice their money. Wellington reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
The city's deputy mayor Jen Scoular says probably about half of those roles are currently vacant. Audio
Wellington City Council to hold public meeting on future of community assets
A major Wellington City Council meeting partially born from its failed airport share sale will be held on Thursday deciding the fate of beloved community assets and water reform in the capital. Nick… Audio
Tauranga City Council to deliberate on annual plan
On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council… Audio
Future of Wellington's Begonia House, cycleways to be decided
Councillors will also vote on how much money to put towards Khandallah Pool and the city's notorious water infrastructure.
Taranaki boasts giant 30 year-old fungus near Eltham
Taranaki reporter Robin Martin goes mushroom hunting and tells us about a YUGE schnapper. Audio
First stand-alone liquor store to open in Lake Hāwea
Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved consent, but some community members aren't happy about not being consulted.
Millipede advisory group to figure out how to control infestation
One solution is a tiny parasitic worm that kills the Portuguese millipede from the inside out.
'Run It Straight' events in South Auckland cancelled
The event is a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear.
Move to increase te reo Māori street names in Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
Public transport woes for Canterbury's big growth areas
Environment Canterbury is struggling to meet a growing demand for bus services, amid a reduced budget.
Warning ratepayers could face hefty bill to save Waitangi's waterfront
Part of it is disappearing into the sea - a problem that could have been avoided with a few hours' work, a resident says.
Tauranga councillor optimistic Ōtūmoetai Pool could be saved
Ōtūmoetai Pool was planned to shut once the revamped Memorial Park aquatic centre opened.
Waikato Regional Council calls for nationwide wastewater standards
Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Restructure at Napier Council could see 100 jobs go
More than 100 jobs could be on the line in a proposed restructure at Napier City Council. Napier mayor Kirsten Wise spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents irate over abrupt installation of new road layout
A council's changes are causing an uproar in a sought-after suburb, but one parent says opponents are throwing "a tantrum".
Mackenzie District residents say they are 'adversely impacted' by tourism: Survey
A council survey into residents' views on tourism found that 99 percent of residents reported being adversely impacted, but at the same time 92 percent believed tourism was good for the region. Acting… Audio
Jurassic-sized fuss over new Taupō sculpture
Taupō's latest attraction has been criticised by some, but the town's mayor doesn't want the local arts community to go extinct. Audio
