Local Council
Majority of councils submit water plans to government
All but one council around Aotearoa New Zealand have submitted their water delivery service plan to the government under Local Water Done Well. Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Eves Valley Sawmill workers to learn fate at meeting
Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Living in la-la-land': Mayor takes aim at zero rate rise
Candidates promising a zero rate rises are ''living in la la land'', says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 September 2025
In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Audio
Call for government action after council misses out on new water entity at last minute
Thames Coromandel council was shunted from a deal on the last day for councils to submit their plans for Local Water Done Well. Audio
Chef Al Brown adding review hype to Hikurangi bakery
Reporter Peter de Graaf updates us on the news from the neighbourhoods of the far north. Audio
'Unprecedented response': Council weighs pros, cons on Cape Palliser road closure
South Wairarapa District Council has received more than 3500 submissions, with 80 percent opposed to the bylaw. Audio
Appeal still possible to save City to Sea bridge
The Wellington Civic Trust was attempting to halt the demolition, but on Monday the High Court threw out its judicial review.
Council hopes new RMA rules will reduce breaches
Insurance companies will no longer be able to cover the now harsher fines.
Local body member apologises for making gun gesture to Justice Minister
It happened during a fiery community meeting discussing a new high density building proposal.
Dog attacks on Auckland's children happening almost every day
Children are being attacked almost daily by roaming dogs in Auckland, data shows.
The popular holiday region with sweeping speed changes
The district's final speed limit reductions have been approved, signalling the end of a process which has taken years, cost hundreds of thousands, and will see slower speeds along almost 16% of the…
Local Council elections fail to inspire young people
It may be five weeks until election day, but local body candidates are not cutting through to young people. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Auckland Council on roaming dogs in city
Roaming dogs are running rife in Auckland and the council says communities are being put at risk. Auckland Council Animal Management Manager Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Council calls for government to step in over illegal boarding houses
A report has found many are housing vulnerable populations, such as those referred by Work and Income or the Department of Corrections.
Auckland Council impounds over 10,000 dogs in year
Auckland council's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Abandoned boats becoming a national concern
One regional council is promising to identify and recover costs from responsible parties, as the number of derelict vessels continues to rise.
'Seeing a billboard' not going to convince us, young voters say
Some people in one of the youngest cities in New Zealand say councils need to do more to reach young voters.
Mayor wavers over funding for Nelson Provincial Museum's new storage facility
Both Nelson and Tasman's councils have committed $3 million to a proposal to rebuild the archive storage facility, with Nelson to decide this week whether to continue that commitment. Audio
Pistol club fears closure if it's kicked out of venue
Iwi group Mana Ahuriri intends to purchase the land Hawke's Bay Pistol Club has used for 48 years.
