Local Council
Auckland councillor hits out at fortnightly rubbish plan
Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman speaks to Lisa Owen about the proposal for Auckland to move to fortnightly rubbish collections. Audio
Residents urged to have their say on 'very ugly long-term plan'
Western Bay of Plenty households face paying an extra $300 to $350 per year under the council's long-term plan proposal.
Inquiry for 'enduring framework' on climate change adaptation
Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said climate change "know no partisan politics".
Deadline on bus depot feedback extended after blunder
Any response to the plan for a new electric bus depot in Lyall Bay submitted before 17 April has been deleted.
Engineer who forged signatures on home designs to be sentenced
An engineer who forged the signatures of higher qualified colleagues is to be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Social housing in a heritage building
The project's developer believes it will be NZ's first social housing project inside a heritage-listed building. Audio
World-leading technology to avoid future Auckland Airport flooding
After significant flooding at Auckland Airport during the Auckland Anniversary floods, steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again.
Wellington developers hint at when city will see new apartment buildings
Current market conditions and economic viability could put projects out well over a year, it is estimated.
Double job MP's resignation from council may not stop by-election
The mayor says she understands the MP's bid to avoid a costly by-election but the decision is one for councillors.
Wellington City Councillors react to changes to housing density
Some right-leaning Wellington City councillors are labelling the government's decision to back recommendations allowing for more high-density housing, as bizarre and surprising. Nick James reports. Audio
Marlborough residents will wait 3 years for stopbank repair
RNZ's Samantha Gee tells Nathan about Nelson residents having to wait 3 years to have the stopbank around the Wairau River repaired Audio
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
The capital will get more housing including six-storey buildings and minimum front and side yard requirements in high-density residential zones.
Councillors face criticism after mayor's sidelining
A critic is querying whether South Wairarapa councillors' behaviour amounted to bullying.
Whanganui council to buy CBD properties for hotel plans
The three properties, worth about $4 million, will facilitate the development of a four-star hotel and carpark in the city.
A fourth urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal
The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Māori wards.
Franz Josef landowners angst over flood strategy: ‘It’s ruined our equity’
Waiho Flat landowners have expressed angst and frustration as they watch their devalued land "going down the river" despite a West Coast Regional Council promise four years ago they would be…
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
Advocacy group 'Stop Stealing our Harbour' believe the 35-year lease proposal for the Port of Auckland - which is now off the table - was an ill-conceived plan.
Maritime Union on Port of Auckland agreement with council
The Maritime Union says a signed agreement keeping the Port of Auckland in council ownership is a victory for the people of the city and for transparency. The Maritime Union's Auckland secretary Grant… Audio
New Kāinga Ora homes bring hope amid housing crisis
One family lived in a tent during the cyclone, while another ended up in emergency housing and even slept in a truck one night. These are their stories about moving into a brand new home.