Local Council
Tagging troubles: The city where graffiti reports tripled in a year
Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.
Dunedin City Council calling for under review hospital project to proceed
Health New Zealand commissioner Lester Levy has said it is one of many projects under review.
The Panel with Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss Wellingtons newest $550k bike rack, your favourite fruit trees and the big Alien conspiracy. Selwyn Manning… Audio
Far North council votes unanimously to keep Māori ward
The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6th September
On today's episode, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga, Councillors in the Far… Audio
Final council to vote on whether to keep Māori wards
So far, only two out of 44 councils have decided to ditch the positions. Audio
Large crowd expected as Far North District votes on Māori ward
The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the 2025 election. Audio
Far North council last to vote on Māori wards
Councillors in the Far North will be the last to vote on keeping their Māori ward when they meet on Friday. Far North mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Nelson, Tasman councils vote to retain Māori wards
The wards have proven their worth, one councillor says: "Let's be honest here whānau, the system we have had for the last 150 years has not worked for Māori".
Council's collision course with govt over speed limits
A Northland council appears to be on a collision course with the government over moves to reduce speed limits on local roads.
Three mayors air Three Waters woes with Taumata Arowai boss
West Coast mayors are welcoming an apparent rethink on the way they deliver water services, but affordability is still the big issue.
Dog attacks on vineyard sheep an 'accident waiting to happen'
An animal control manager in Marlborough says there have been six attacks on sheep in the past year and often "three or four or five" were attacked at once.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to keep Māori ward
The public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in favour.
Around the motu: Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton
Waikato councils are standing firm on their Māori Ward seats, meaning most of the region's residents will face, and be paying for a referendum on the issue next year. Audio
Another council votes unanimously to retain Māori wards
At an extraordinary meeting, the mayor expressed frustration at having to revisit the issue.
Blame government for costs of Māori ward vote, mayor says
A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
'Forced against our will': Council slams poll law, seeks further advice
Ruapehu District councillors are seeking advice on the consequences if they refuse to run a binding poll on its Māori ward on at next October's election.
Council asks government to do more to minimise problem gambling harm
Christchurch has more pokie machines per capita than any other main centre and the council is worried about the rise in online gambling.
What is a 'toilet tax' and why is it affecting some schools?
The disparity between what schools are paying to councils means some are forced to dip into funds set aside for learning.
Adding up how much the Invercargill mayor's actions have cost ratepayers
Investigations into the behaviour of Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark have cost ratepayers more than $60,000 this year.
