Local Council
Stores fear loss of business under Auckland's new liquor curfew
Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40 percent of their business under new liquor sale rules. Audio
'Nothing good happens after nine o'clock when you're out buying grog' - Chch mayor
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has added his voice to the call for the city to investigate 9pm closing for off-licence liquor outlets. Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury & Sue Bradford (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Sainsbury & Sue Bradford discuss changes to Auckland's Local Alcohol Plan - no booze from the botteshop after 9PM. Plus - is it right for the… Audio
Whangārei District Council votes against scrapping Māori ward
Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
Date set for Auckland 9pm liquor restrictions
The council has voted unanimously for off-licences to stop selling alcohol late at night.
Hamilton City Council votes to retains Māori ward
It is the third Waikato-based council to do so this week.
Waipā council doubles down on keeping Māori ward
The Waikato-based council has agreed to continue to provide a seat at the table for Māori.
'Throwing money away': Pensioner challenges 'horrendous' council rates
Liz Whiteside doesn't believe she should pay for things she has no use for - such as a floodwall.
Whangārei councillors defeat motion to axe Māori ward
Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.
ECan refuse request to repeal Ngai Tahu Representation Act
The Canterbury Regional Council has refused Minister Simeon Brown's request to repeal the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act. Te Rōpū Tuia Co-Chair Doctor Liz Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council to consider date for introduction of new off-licence alcohol rules
Auckland Council are set to decide when supermarkets and liquor stores in the city will not be able to sell alcohol after 9pm.
Council rejects minister's request to remove iwi representation
Council staff recommended elected members support the status quo, saying the current arrangement was working well and continued to have the support of Papatipu Rūnanga.
Why orange plumes in Waikato river are set to return
The river turned orange with contamination from a historic mine last week. Audio
Whangārei District Council to vote on Māori wards, supporters plan rally
The council currently has two Māori ward councillors, Phoenix Ruka and Deb Harding, elected at large across the district.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council votes unanimously to keep Māori wards
"These seats have brought a Māori worldview to a place where it has a voice and a vote," the council's chair says.
Telehealth to replace West Coast afterhours clinics
The Grey District mayor says a move to replace afterhours and weekend GP clinics with telehealth services will be more beneficial for West Coast residents needing medical advice. Charlotte spoke with… Audio
Councillors pull support for Wellington Airport shares sell off
Three Wellington councillors who had originally voted in favour of the sale of the council's Airport shares have retracted their support. Councillor Tony Randle has retracted his support for the sale… Audio
New vote on Wellington Airport share sale after councillors switch positions
A majority of city councillors are now against the sale of the council's shares in Wellington Airport, casting doubt on an earlier decision to sell.
Government ups pressure on councils over water services
Local councils will have to show how they will deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services in a financially sustainable way.
Greater Wellington to vote on Māori ward in 2025 elections
The regional council had already decided to create a special ward, but the coalition government has forced it to hold a poll on the issue.
