Podcasts about local councils

The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets have been dished out to Auckland drivers by plate-recognition vehicles last year - double the year before; The NZ Police Commissioner has asked his counterpart in Australia for a please explain, after learning that the Northern Territory has renewed its recruitment drive for Police Officers in New Zealand; Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Should all children learn to swim? A local council is aiming to ensure all children have access to swimming lessons, as a 'vital life skill'. Frank spoke to the councillor behind the motion, Cllr James Cochrane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some residents are not happy at a rubbish collection trial being proposed in parts of Auckland

Kaipara has a new mayor after a controversial race with claims of voter irregularities and nepotism. Its deputy mayor, Jonathan Larsen, won the mayoralty by just 21 votes. Jonathan Larsen spoke to Corin Dann.

The Kaipara District Council will this morning make a second attempt at having an emergency meeting after a meeting on Thursday was interrupted by an elderly protester. RNZs Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Mayor-elect Nandor Tanczos joins Emile Donovan.

Former mayor among speakers at climate change conference in Christchurch. RNZ's Anna Sargent reports.

Andy Asquith is a keen local politics watcher and governance scholar, a New Zealander but residing in Australia and he joins Mark Leishman.

Dinnie Moeahu, the provisionally re-elected New Plymouth District Councillor, whose campaign focused on retaining the Maori wards spoke to Corin Dann.

Jacquie Grant looks set to be voted mayor of Westland at the age of 81.

Timothy Brown reports on council election results from across the South Island.

Former Labour leader Andrew Little has been voted Wellington's new mayor - winning in a landslide. He spoke to Corin Dann.

Lauren Crimp reports on council election results from across the North Island.

Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Wellington City Council "low mow" trial is now permanent, after less frequent trimming was found to have huge benefits. Reporter Lauren Crimp reports.

Trevor Maxwell has been a Rotorua councillor for 48 years and joins Emile Donovan.

The Wellington mayor gave her valedictory address earlier today. The Spinoff's Wellington editor Joel Macmanus looks back at an evenful term.

Some Motueka residents are wondering if they'll ever get to take a dip in the pool they've been raising money for since the 1990s. Samantha Gee has more.

Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

With local elections days away, the race for Upper Hutt's top job is intensifying. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

With just over a week to go until voting closes for local elections - the mayoral race in Hastings is heating up. Incumbent mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is stepping down, and five newcomers are vying for the job. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook has more.

There are eight days left to vote in local elections, and so far only around 18 percent of eligible voters have handed in their ballots. Local Government New Zealand interim chief executive Scott Necklen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hội đồng địa phương (Local Council) mới là đơn vị gắn bó trực tiếp và thường xuyên nhất với đời sống hằng ngày của cư dân – từ việc thu gom rác, bảo trì công viên, đến tổ chức lớp học và hỗ trợ cộng đồng.

Auckland Council is considering halving rubbish collections - cutting the service from weekly to fortnightly. Auckland Council general manager of waste solutions Justine Haves spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, more than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month; Meridian Energy says the government's long-awaited energy reforms are bold, and provide clarity; The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader; Auckland Council is considering halving rubbish collections - cutting the service from weekly to fortnightly.

In today's episode, the government has announced its plan in response to the challenges facing the energy market; The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both fever and cough symptoms is currently higher than at the same time in the last four years. So could a nasal spray vaccine make a difference here?; There could be fresh hope for the future of the iconic Chateau Tongariro, following a major Government shake-up of earthquake-prone building rules; The White Ferns open their campaign at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India tonight when they play defending champions Australia.

A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay Report Alexa Cook has more.

Some Massey first home buyers were shocked to find their new builds delivered with bare soil instead of finished yards. Lucy Xia reports.

At 22, most are planning OEs or grad jobs. Xavier Dickason is running for Christchurch City Council. He spoke to Corin Dann

Voting for local elections is underway but turnout for them has long been stuck at about 40%, far behind general elections. Our reporters in Auckland, New Plymouth, Nelson and Christchurch hit the streets to find out what voters actually want and if they're planning to have their say.

A new Far North District Council bylaw requires all cats over the age of four months to be "chipped and snipped". It's a big change for the Far North which has not tried to restrict cats in the past, despite its warm climate and almost year-round kitten season. Reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what volunteers on the front line think about the new rules.

Parking tickets - they can really ruin your day. While sometimes you have to take one on the chin, some recent media reports have highlighted more predatory behaviour. So, what are our rights when it comes to parking?

In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new governor of the Reserve Bank has been appointed - with Dr Anna Breman set to become the first woman to hold the role; New data from the Ministry of Social Development shows almost 50 percent of people have chosen to forgo produce to save money - double the number that did in 2018; The cruise ship season is officially underway, but with fewer ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports this year; Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.