Local Council
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
Final rates remission for damaged Marlborough properties
The Marlborough District Council will end its rates remissions to the owners of properties that were red or yellow-stickered in the August 2022 storm.
Hawke's Bay Tourism secures $1m lifeline
Napier City Council has thrown its support behind the agency, which will have its Hawke's Bay Regional Council funding axed from June.
Avondale community group to engage Racing Minister over local racecourse housing plans
In March last year the 135-year-old racecourse moved to change the entire 35 hectares to a terrace and apartment buildings zone under Council's PC78 Intensification process.
Auditor-General calls for government to do long-term planning
The Auditor-General's office wants the government to do long-term planning like councils, who have done well despite "significant uncertainty" over transport and water policy.
'I thought they'd come in and hurt people' - Child caught up in Destiny protest
A councillor has shared the terror felt by an 11-year-old inside Te Atatū's library during a Destiny Church demonstration at the weekend.
Council pledges Treaty law apology after brutal history lesson
Taranaki councillors have voted to investigate why a debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was shut down by conservative councillors at a December meeting.
Wellington Regional Council considers buying 1000 hectare block with wetlands and native bush
A thousand-hectare block of land containing precious wetland and native bush is up for sale in the Wellington suburb of Eastbourne, and the regional council is considering throwing its hat in the ring… Audio
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to run for second term
The race for the biggest city's top job is on, with Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, urging voters to back him for a second term. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Manawatu may not serve sugary drinks at events
A plan to ban soft drinks in parts of Palmerston North appears to be a fizzer - Jimmy Ellingham has more details Audio
What next for Wellington's iconic Begonia House?
The Spinoff's Wellington editor, Joel Macmanus joins Emile Donovan to discuss on the ongoing. Audio
Council spends nearly $10m on damaged home buyouts
Nelson City Council is buying out 16 homes that were damaged in the August 2022 storms
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown launches re-election campaign
The 78-year-old had served as mayor of the supercity since October 2022.
Councillors back recommendation to keep water services under total council control
Ratepayers will now be asked asked to provide feedback on their preferred model, as the council works to establish how it will deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater under new government…
West Coast Regional Council debt soars as big flood projects shape up
The West Coast Regional Council's core debt has risen to $24 million, as it embarks on the largest infrastructure programme in its history.
Deputy mayor's message to copper plaque 'thugs': 'Just stop'
Thieves are showing "a selfish disregard for public property", Desley Simpson says.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Clutha
Heavy rain and thunder hit parts of the Clutha District on Tuesday night, causing flooding and road closures. Clutha District mayor Brian Cadogan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing. Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran discuss Wellington's Golden Mile plans, and the culture of big business making "dupes" of popular new inventions… Audio
