Local Council
Donor withdraws support of mayoral candidate after gossip email
Rich-lister and philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik said in a statement he did not support Chung's behaviour.
Wastewater discharge into Shotover escalated to Environment Court
The Queenstown Lakes District Council began pumping treated effluent into the river in March.
Whanau hits back at Chung over 'malicious, sexist rumour' sent to councillors
Mayoral hopeful Ray Chung says sending an email containing third-hand claims might not have been the best idea, in hindsight. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 July 2025
In today's episode, on Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates; The net loss of New Zealanders headed… Audio
Claims of dirty politics in Wellington Council elections
On Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates. Independent Together Mayoral Candidate Ray Chung spoke to… Audio
'Best of bad options': Southern councils suffer setback in water services plan
The four-council proposal was reduced to three, with the withdrawal of Waitaki District Council.
Who picks up tab for damage from weather-related events?
An independent reference group has delivered guidelines to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Audio
Rotorua Lakes Council takes back control of parking services
The decision ends the fully outsourced parking model introduced in mid-2018.
Former Muriwai resident who lost home in Cyclone Gabrielle on climate adaptation report
A former Muriwai resident who lost her home during Cyclone Gabrielle is adamant she would now be bankrupt without a council buyout of her property. Former Muriwai homeowner Caroline Bell-Booth spoke… Audio
Proposed reorganisation of Southland's councils being investigated
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott last year proposed two authorities for the region.
Mayor backs proposal for government-capped rates rises
Phil Mauger says councils have engaged in a lot of wasteful spending. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 July 2025
In today's episode, Shayne Iti said his 15-year-old daughter Katie Margaret Iti died on Saturday in Hutt Hospital from complications of influenza B, the Royal Commission into the country's Covid-19… Audio
Tauranga City Council on parking problems in Mount Maunganui
Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Tauranga deputy mayor Jen Scoular… Audio
Government considering rates capping
The government is considering placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ongoing parking problems in Mount Maunganui
Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
North Canterbury councils debate amalgamation
North Canterbury is weighing up the scrapping of regional councils - LDR's David Hill has the story Audio
No damage after 280mm of rain falls over parts of Taranaki
The mayor of South Taranaki says the district dodged a bullet after 280 millimetres of rain fell over 24 hours. Phil Nixon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Roadcones everywhere - too many, too few?
A month into the road cone hotline, Ke-Xin Li looks at the numbers of complaints being made Audio
Auckland councillor's further bid to block private helipads
His efforts follow approval for billionaire Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams to land at their Westmere home.
Past v future for shaky council seat
For New Plymouth's Māori ward, voters will choose between a young māmā ushering in the next generation and an experienced campaigner wanting land returned.
