Local Council
Whangārei mayor on council's fight against fluoridation
Whangārei's fight against fluoridation has drawn a stiffly written seventeen-page warning from the country's top health official. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Mahé Drysdale still not living in Tauranga after seven months as mayor
Drysdale says he can't find a home in his desired school zone.
Seymour defends letter to police about Polkinghorne
ACT leader David Seymour has called the Prime Minister ill-advised for criticising his support for Philip Polkinghorne. In 2022, the Epsom MP wrote a 1012-word letter to police, saying Polkinghorne… Audio
North Canterbury hosts several A&P shows over next few weeks
North Canterbury's local democracy reporter David Hill tells Nathan about the Waimakariri District Council's low rates rise, the latest on speed limit changes in the region, and the vast array of A&P… Audio
Ashburton’s green bin rollout to go ahead, despite government policy change
With a government requirement changed post long-term plan, the Ashburton District Council briefly revisited its decision to roll out green waste collection in 2026.
Widespread support for Efeso Collins mural
Multiple stakeholders have expressed strong support for a mural in Manukau honouring the late Fa'anānā Efeso Collins.
Off leash - dog trainer Flip Calkoen
Auckland Council has been accused of overreacting after proposing dog rule changes. Dog trainer Flip Calkoen talks about whether the balance is right. Audio
Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals
The new minister of transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Audio
Southland councils explore regional deals
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Council appointment 'undemocratic', candidate says
The council this week appointed surveyor Chris Coll to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Buller councillor Frank Dooley.
'Horrendous': Mysterious bad smell haunts small town
A smell described as like rotting fish or a dead animal has been lingering over pōtiki.
'Are we being tough enough?': Wineries fall short on wastewater compliance
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows.
Massive blaze damages historic Roxburgh Town Hall
A massive blaze yesterday gutted the historic 110-year-old Roxburgh Town Hall, home to one of the world's longest-operating cinemas. Roxburgh community leader, Sally Feinerman, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio
Tauranga’s Māori Ward byelection – who’s running?
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor.
Taranaki councillors receive stinging response after they shut-down Treaty debate
Deputy chair of Taranaki Regional Council Neil Walker invoked a closure motion to quell any discussion of a submission on the Bill.
Coast council defends growth in staff numbers in heated meeting
The council employs the equivalent of about 92 full-time staff.
Major upgrade to busy Christchurch road
An upgrade to the busy SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch will go ahead, after the government initally put the brakes on the project last year. RNZ reporter Delphine Herbert was at the announcement.
…Businessman who bought red zone land asked to leave a month later
The Category 3 land looked like a good deal - at first.
'You were right': Wellington Water boss admits relying too much on contractors
Its boss has apologised and says the entity has "lost sight" about its customers getting value for money.
15-metre-high trees face chop as part of city makeover
The Italian alders have been blamed for damaging footpaths and causing people to slip and fall.
