Local Council
Whakatāne council emissions almost double due to tree felling
The felling of the Valley Road pine forest earlier this year was to prevent the risk of trees falling, and erosion.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Wellington Council votes against waterfront fence
Wellington city council has voted against a proposal to urgently put fences up around the Wellington waterfront. Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Minister for Auckland on calls for govt to inject stimulus into city's economy
The government is being urged to inject stimulus into Auckland's economy after dismal unemployment figures for the city were released this week. Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
…Wellington councillors baulk at $7m fencing for waterfront following drowning
Sandy Calkin, 30, died after falling into the harbour near the city's party district in 2021.
Auckland mayoral debate event stalls after candidates don't respond
The University of Auckland Debating Society said it invited three candidates, but only one responded.
Mayoral hopeful banned from Taxpayers' Union debates
Rob Goulden was "disappointed" at his exclusion from a Victoria University mayoral event.
Solving the World's Problems: Artistic licence with impressions
When projects in Wellington get mooted, there are often artists impressions of the project showing Wellington on a brilliantly sunny day, with well-dressed joggers going past, sober teenagers… Audio
Pōhutukawa tree divides opinion in Takapuna
A pōhutukawa tree is splintering relations between residents of an Auckland apartment complex, the council and the local iwi. Resident and broadcaster Murray Deaker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Taupo locals fight to improve hospital
Jimmy Ellingham has the news from the neighbourhoods around the central North Island Audio
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for this year's elections are up.
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for his year's elections are up Audio
Wellington and Ramallah sign Friendly City Agreement
Wellington and the Palestinian city of Ramallah have signed a partnership agreement aimed at promoting collaboration and cooperation between the two places.
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
The regional council is looking at how to keep people safe and get water to drain from the powerful Clutha River. Audio
Waimakariri’s new councillors may get 22% pay bump
Councillor pay rates will jump from $58,110 to $71,026.
Councillors urged to quit election over Treaty Principles fiasco
Councillors involved in quashing debate over the Treaty Principles Bill at the Taranaki Regional Council have received a dressing down at a fiery meeting.
Man runs for mayor in two regions under two different names
Andrew Clark is going by two names and some rivals question his motives. Audio
Push for a pause on Masterton town hall demolition
A final attempt to pause the demolition of Masterton's Town Hall will be floated at a council meeting on Wednesday.
Plenty of candidates for local council in Whakatane
Whakatane's faces a 6 headed Mayoral race, including a well-known former MP.. Diane McCarthy reports from the Eastern Bay of Plenty Audio
Wairarapa wheels park gaining traction
Deb Dennes and now fellow Greytown resident Sid Kempton have been pushing the skate park project along for more than a decade, and construction is finally well underway.
