Local Council
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 May 2024
On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Audio
Mahé Drysdale running for Tauranga mayoralty
The two-time Olympic gold medalist will have to beat out a number of people - and his own uncle - for the top job in Tauranga. Audio
Mahé Drysdale to run for Tauranga mayor
The Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is putting his sports hat in the ring to become Tauranga's next mayor. Drysdale spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Olympian Mahé Drysdale enters Tauranga's mayoralty race
The champion rower says he would bring accounting and financial management to the job.
'Fix our potholes': Gisborne locals decry spending on new projects
Submissions presented at Gisborne District Council's three-year plan hearings have seen residents clash with the council over pothole repairs and cycle paths.
Final recommendation on ‘emotional’ runway hearing not expected for weeks
It will be several weeks before a final recommendation is given on Nelson Airport's plans to extend its runway north after an "emotionally charged" hearing.
Christchurch City Holdings directors resign after call for review
Despite the "best of intentions and considerable effort", the relationship between the board and the council has broken down, outgoing chair says.
Tauranga City Council nominations off to a slow start
Tauranga has a population of more than 130,000, but only 14 people have put their hand up to stand in the elections so far, with a week until nominations close.
Govt attempting to overrule Te Tiriti - Tribunal
Government plans to require local councils hold a referendum on whether to have Māori wards breaches the Treaty of Waitangi, a Waitangi Tribunal report has found.
'Incredibly harmful' South Auckland pokies rake in millions
Pokie machines raked in over $20m in profits from Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu in the December quarter of 2023.
Taranaki Regional Council hikes rates 16.3 percent
The overall rates rise for year two of the plan was 13.23 percent and was 10.19 percent in the third year.
Trans-inclusive colours to go up in Wellington on day of controversial event
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.
'Great shame': Lack of funding, council buy-in stalls economic development
Te Waka, which began in 2018 to drive economic performance in the fourth-largest region in the country, is the smallest and lowest-funded agency.
$100 a week rates and water rise 'pretty good' - Auckland mayor
General rates in Auckland will rise by 6.8 percent this year - far less than the double-digit increases proposed for some other cities. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 May
On today's episode, New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins us, we hear from Auckland mayor… Audio
Auckland will have the lowest rates increase says Mayor Brown
Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland will have the lowest rates increase this year of any metropolitan council in the country. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rate hikes on the way as Auckland Council approves Long-term Plan
It sets out rates increases for the average Auckland household of 6.8 percent in 2025, 5.8 in 2026, and 7.9 percent the 2027 financial year.
Mayor calls for 'slow down' of fast-track law
Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.
Four directors quit Christchurch City Holdings board
Christchurch City Holdings Limited chair and three directors have resigned following a breakdown of the relationship with the council.
What's in Auckland 10-year plan?
Auckland Council will go over the final proposal for the city's 10-year-budget two days after it was revised by the mayor.