Podcasts about local councils

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant. First up, Canada, Australia and the UK have announced they recgonise the Palestinian state. Will New Zealand follow suit? Then, 16 percent of candidates in the local government elections have signed up to a Taxpayer's Union pledge to keep rates rises below the the level of inflation - but economists warn that may not be feasible.

The Spinoff's Hayden Donnell chats with Emile Donovan on Wayne Brown's election strategy and his unexpected stance on issues you wouldn't usually associate with him - including support for cycle lanes and wetlands.

A Hamilton man has been told by the council to move his shed because it's too close to the boundary fence, or be stung with a fine $20,000 a day for everyday the shed is non-compliant. David Seymour has come to his defence, as the Government goes through the process of changing laws about where you can put your shed, so by the end of the year, under the new rules his shed will be compliant. Brian Morgan, whose shed is at the centre of the controversy, spoke to Lisa Owen.

An overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support the government putting a cap on the amount councils can increase rates each year, according to the RNZ-Reid Research poll. In August it was announced a policy to cap council rates would be put before cabinet before Christmas. Researchers asked whether it was an idea people supported. Nick James reports.

It was a fun night out for democracy in Wellington's Aro Valley with locals crammed into their community hall to grill the mayoral hopefuls on their vision for the city. Nick James reports.

In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of contention with the New Zealand public - highlighted by the results of an RNZ-Reid Research poll, the construction industry went from post-Covid boom to gloom, despite record home consents in 2022, and for hayfever sufferers, spring can bring a whole load of unwelcome symptoms.

In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza; There's further disruption coming for students and parents - with primary school staff set to walk of the job; The government is facing push back from residents over its aspiration to bring more concerts to Eden Park; New Zealand's Olympic gold medallist, Hamish Kerr, is on top of the high jump world again, with a gold medal at the world championships in Tokyo.

Among the ballot papers landing in letterboxes this week, voters may find a few surprises: from fangs, to red noses, and striking, oversized hats. Rowan Quinn reports.

Watercare says a new wastewater plant will help significantly cut sewage overflows that have plagued oyster farmers north of Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

GNFCC Local Councils: Milton's 5th Year & Alpharetta Launch (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 110) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President & CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, welcomes Jamie Bendall, Chair of the Milton Business Council, and Mary Trachian-Bradley, Chair of the new Alpharetta Business Council. Jamie reflects on […] The post GNFCC Local Councils: Milton's 5th Year & Alpharetta Launch appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Many people may flush and forget but excrament can be mined for a lot of information about your health and habits, and the question is - who should get access to what you discarded? Doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland, Mackey Price has been looking at the issue and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Voting papers are about to arrive for the local body elections, but for residents in two districts they won't include anything about a mayoral contest. The mayors of Manawatu, in the lower North Island, and Hurunui, in North Canterbury, will be elected unopposed. They see it as a sign of their districts seeking consistency, although one local government academic says it could actually signal apathy. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

A Christchurch councillor is angry a burgeoning suburb has been overlooked for new footpaths, in favour of other parts of the city. Adam Burns has more.

Waikato District council is considering closing access to the notorious Papanui point in a bid to prevent drownings there. Ross McNaughton reports.

Referendums on the future of Māori wards are now underway in five regional councils and 37 local bodies around the country. Roger Brownlie is standing for Napier City Council in the Ahuriri Ward and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ollie Neas is the co-founder of website Policy.nz, a tool you can use to find out just who is running in your area and what they stand for.

The police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon. Ōtorohanga district mayor Max Baxter spoke to Corin Dann.

Local referendums on Māori wards start on Tuesday, marking the latest clash between councils and the government. Te Maruata Māori advisory group network co-chair Toni Boynton spoke to Corin Dann.

Todd Atticus is a designer and has designed plenty of election hoardings and joins Emile Donovan. 

A couple have spent 11-months and $38,000 trying to get resource and building consent for a granny flat to house an elderly parent. Natalie Akoorie reports.

It costs just $2 a ride to get a bus in Otago, and despite a 50 cent increase coming into effect in the next few weeks, it's still a cheap way to get around. Councillor Andrew Noone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Te Pāti Māori has held onto the Tāmaki Makaurau seat, left vacant by the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Incoming MP Oriini Kaipara spoke to Corin Dann.

The Nelson and Tasman regions are staring down what could be a double hit of big job cuts. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Polls close in the Tāmaki Makaurau by election on Saturday. Front runners - Te Pati Māori's Oriini Kaipara and Labour's Peeni Henare - are using the final hours of the campaign to focus on getting people to the ballot box. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Councils around the country are expecting to hear from more people wanting help with their rates this year. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the country were mandated by the government to submit their water service delivery plan by Wednesday; Accounting software giant Xero is launching new AI tools, designed to automate some repetitive tasks; New Zealand-born neo-nazi Thomas Sewell will remain behind bars until at least Friday, when a Melbourne court is set to rule on his bail application; Auckland dog walkers say new council rules are confusing, costly, and hard to enforce.

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Policy NZ is an online tool trying to change that by making it easier for voters to get the info they need. Co-founder Oliver Neas spoke to Corin Dann.

It may be five weeks until election day, but local body candidates are not cutting through to young people. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Roaming dogs are running rife in Auckland and the council says communities are being put at risk. Auckland Council Animal Management Manager Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland council's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year. Felix Walton reports.

The four candidates vying to be Lower Hutt's next mayor faced off on Monday night in a debate in front of around a hundred voters. Nick James reports.

Auckland Transport is encountering everything from Maseratis to milk tanker trailers, as they try to clear the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. First Up's Ross McNaughton went along for a ride with AT.

In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow; We have our weekly sports panel; Kerry-Anne Walsh gives us the latest from Australia; A strawberry low fat yoghurt ice cream has been crowned the supreme champion at this year's ice cream and gelato awards.

A South Island mayor says he's failed his ratepayers who are facing an almost 40 percent increase in rates over the next two years to pay for water. Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson was moderating the debate and joins Emile Donovan to discuss.

In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered open; Students at Lincoln University have been told to re-sit part of their course in person, after a lecturer questioned whether some had used AI tools to complete their work; A small town in rural Victoria is still in lockdown, while police continue the search for a man who shot two police officers dead on Tuesday; An iwi and construction consortium is proposing a public-private partnership for a multi-use ferry terminal and port at Marlborough's Clifford Bay.

Tirau locals are split over whether the arrival of a big burger and coffee brand could kill the village vibe or deliver dozens of jobs and an economic boost. The South Waikato council has appointed independent commissioners to decide whether to green light a Starbucks and Burger King on the main road; with hearings this week. There's been 148 submissions, just 39 are in favour the development. Christina Phillips has lived in Tirau for 44 years and supports the international chains coming to town, she spoke to Lisa Owen.

In today's episode, Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a draft plan to build more homes near town centres and public transport, while keeping new buildings safer in flood-prone areas; Carter Holt Harvey is planning to shut down the Eves Valley sawmill near Nelson, with 142 jobs on the line; The government will spend $2.7 billion on a fleet of war-ready helicopters and long-distance Airbuses, to replace an ageing fleet; We have our weekly sports panel; We get the latest from Australia with Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The government says councils have been scared to sign off building consents because they're liable and plans to spread that responsibility so everyone involved in the build will be responsible for the share of work they carried out. Property lawyer James Wollerman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government has announced a shake up of the building consents regime, which it says will cut delays and costs for construction projects. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's a two-horse race in the Gore District with former councillor Nicky Davis and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Tess Brunton was there.

Plans to block road access to a remote stretch of the South Wairarapa coastline will deny sufers access to one country's most pristine surf breaks. South Wairarapa District Council wants to close access to a paper or unfinished road that leads to the Cape Palliser coast line. The council says native flora and fauna in the area been damaged by four wheel drives, quad bikes and campers. The area includes Wahi tapu sites, ancestrial burial grounds and historic pa sites. Michael Gunson first surfed White Rock along that part of the coast in 1976 and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Dunedin locals say they're being robbed of a small joy in life - free parking on a Sunday in the CBD. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Councils are warning they can't afford to comply with proposed rules that will force them to upgrade their emergency preparedness. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz talked to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson, refused to appear; Auckland's mayor is renewing his call for a bed tax for the supercity, as it deals with some serious economic troubles; For decades, rules around water quality under the Resource Management Act have protected waterways from scums, foams, colour or clarity changes and becoming unsafe for livestock; Tinā has surpassed Whale Rider at the box office.

Dogs in Tauranga are less likely to be put down compared to neighbouring towns in the Bay of Plenty. Libby Kirkby-McLeod finds out what's making the difference.

The government is being urged to inject stimulus into Auckland's economy after dismal unemployment figures for the city were released this week. Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

Wellington city council has voted against a proposal to urgently put fences up around the Wellington waterfront. Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.