Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Latest Local Government Headlines
Ōtara Youth Challenged To Design New Town Centre Playground
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 18:05:06 +1200 | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB. More >>
Farmers Risk Being Cut Off As Bridge Funding Dries Up
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 18:03:41 +1200 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River. More >>
Chair Refuses To Apologise, Rejects Use Of ‘Kia Ora’ In Council Email
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 18:02:04 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Hugh Gardyne preferred to be addressed 'hello' or 'dear' in emails. More >>
Gisborne Truck Route To Quieten As Council Changes Permits
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 17:59:42 +1200 | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
New maps exclude Ormond Road from the NZTA's 'H' permit system. More >>
Much Loved Swimming Spot Dumped On Again
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:09:41 +1200 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A rusting car body found in the Tauranga River at Waimana's Wardlaw Glade, about 20km south of Whakatāne, is just one of many the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is likely to have to pull out of rivers this year.More >>
Making Hopukiore Safer And More Accessible For All
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:08:52 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
A missing section of the pathway on the Pacific Avenue side of Hopukiore will be constructed, creating a fully connected loop around the base of the reserve. In addition, the steep and narrow sections of the pathway along Maunganui Road will be upgraded ...More >>
Kids Miss Out As Sports Field Vandalism Issue Grows In Rotorua
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:06:52 +1200 | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Hundreds can't play rugby after vandals broke in to do burnouts on their field. More >>
Agreement To Boost Cooperation Among Pacific Capital Cities
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:06:19 +1200 | Wellington City Council
Under the agreement, the cities commit to developing a three-year work plan to address specific areas of cooperation. To discuss progress in strengthening regional partnerships, annual summits will be held, with hosting rotating among the cities. More >>
Wellington Businesses And Residents Team Up For Tidy-Up
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:51:38 +1200 | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is partnering with local businesses and community groups for two clean-up days coming up for Courtenay Place and Cuba Street. Courtenay clean up (Photo/Supplied) “This initiative is a tangible way for us to demonstrate our ...More >>
Get Ready For Forecasted Downpour Says Civil Defence
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:08:06 +1200 | Timaru District Council
Metservice is currently forecasting extremely heavy rain across the district from 1pm this afternoon, which will lessen but continue for the rest of the day. With the ground well saturated after recent rain this raises the risk of surface flooding ...More >>
Green Light For 17 Community Groups
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:04:20 +1200 | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Earlier this year, ECCT contributed an additional $60,000 to the fund, complementing Regional Council’s $50,000 investment to support community-led biodiversity efforts across the region.More >>
Council Sets Fees And Charges For The Coming Year
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 11:58:21 +1200 | Kaipara District Council
Starting 1 July 2025 and phased in over three years, domestic food businesses will be charged a Domestic Food Business Levy that Kaipara District Council will collect on the behalf of Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).More >>
Tauranga City Council Improves Consenting Performance With More Improvement To Come
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 11:55:12 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
A report presented at the City Delivery Committee meeting on Wednesday highlighted efficiency gains in processing both building and resource consents on application volumes that were slightly lower than the year prior.More >>
New Urban Liaison Officers Boost Safety In Wellington CBD
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 11:13:37 +1200 | Wellington City Council
“A dedicated Safety Hub, which will serve as a central point for collaboration and support, will be operational very soon to further bolster our efforts to make our streets safer and more welcoming,” adds Mayor Whanau.More >>
Mayor Kirton Calls For Council To Support Largest Possible Water Services Partnership To Minimise Future Water Rates
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:17:58 +1200 | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said that while some residents attending recent public meetings continued to advocate for a standalone model Council had already resolved that standalone options are not financially viable for Ruapehu.More >>
No Place For Abuse In Local Democracy
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:38:02 +1200 | Ruapehu District Council
A Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) survey found that nearly half of elected members nationwide have faced abuse, racism, gender discrimination, or other harmful behaviour. More >>
DCC Continues Improvements At Moana Pool
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:31:19 +1200 | Dunedin City Council
DCC Group Manager Parks and Recreation Heath Ellis says the latest work – which is set to begin on 10 June – will involve a refurbishment of the existing hydroslides to ensure they remain a popular attraction for the community.More >>
CityLink, BusLink Fares To Increase From August
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:22:43 +1200 | Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council member Joe Carr, who chairs the Northland Regional Transport Committee, says fares on Whangārei’s CityLink service will revert to their 2018 level of $3 for adults and $2 for children, an increase of $1 per journey on the ...More >>
Canterbury’s Regional Council Moving Forward In The Face Of Change
Fri, 6 Jun 2025 08:29:56 +1200 | Canterbury Regional Council
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Craig Pauling said the proposed changes to freshwater, primary sector and infrastructure national direction were just the latest example of government reforms impacting the region.More >>
Nelson City Council Notifies Plan Change 29 – Housing And Hazards Decisions
Thu, 5 Jun 2025 19:58:28 +1200 | Nelson City Council
Council delegated the responsibility to hear and decide on submissions to an independent hearing panel which then made recommendations to Council on planning provisions. More >>
