Local Council
Wellington's Begonia House given second chance
The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance. Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents 'shocked' over speed limit increase in Nelson
Residents and parents in Nelson are shocked at the Government's move to increase the speed limit along a busy stretch of State Highway six in Atawhai, that runs past a primary school. Samantha Gee has… Audio
McDonald's denied consent to open Wānaka restaurant
McDonald's New Zealand is not ruling out appealing a decision from Commissioners, who decided not to grant consent to open a restaurant in Wānaka. Wao Aotearoa Charitable Trust general manager Monique… Audio
Whangārei still holding out against fluoridation despite directive
Whangārei District Council has again refused to put fluoride into the district's water supply, despite the government saying they have to.
Iwi loses High Court challenge against beach vehicle bylaw
A Marlborough iwi has been unsuccessful in its challenge of a council bylaw restricting vehicle access on the east coast.
Gravel road debate: Council to further delay decision
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government. Audio
Water Bill makes the government 'the evil penguin' - Hamilton councillor
A Hamilton councillor says the government's Local Government Water Services Bill has failed at providing local authorities with any certainty when it comes to water, and left them feeling like an…
Two councillors step down while 22 confirm restand in Hawkes Bay
Napier City councillor Maxine Boag and Central Hawke's Bay councillor Tim Aitken have confirmed they were standing down, while others have confirmed their mayoral bids.
Council braces for new miners as gold price soars
As the price of gold soars to a record NZ$5000 an ounce, the West Coast is bracing for an influx of miners new to the industry - and its environmental rules.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 February 2025
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife… Audio
Construction set to begin on Wellington's Golden Mile
RNZ has seen council documents that show construction is set to begin on the long awaited and controversial $140 million Golden Mile upgrade in April. Local bar owner Jeremy Smith spoke to Corin Dann.
…Southland resident on road going back to gravel
Residents of Crooked, Waterloo, and Wilanda Downs roads are awaiting a decision by the Southland District council - which has already been delayed on whether their roads will be turned back into… Audio
Expectant mothers in Whakatāne may have to travel for birth
There are concerns that one in five expectant mothers living in and around Whakatāne will have to travel Tauranga to give birth. Te Moana a Toi Iwi Māori Partnership Board co-chair Hone Te Rire spoke… Audio
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
