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Local councils have more effect on our daily lives than policies from the Beehive. But more than half of eligible voters fail to have their say on who represents them.Freed from the shackles of a re-election campaign, Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry talks honestly about rates, funding, and the balance of power between central and local government…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council is looking to do the same through its annual plan which they will deliberate on next week. Tauranga Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A major Wellington City Council meeting partially born from its failed airport share sale will be held on Thursday deciding the fate of beloved community assets and water reform in the capital. Nick James reports.

A council survey into residents' views on tourism found that 99 percent of residents reported being adversely impacted, but at the same time 92 percent believed tourism was good for the region. Acting Mayor Karen Morgan spoke to Corin Dann.

More than 100 jobs could be on the line in a proposed restructure at Napier City Council. Napier mayor Kirsten Wise spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

After more than 100 years at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium, the Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team. Former All Black Sir Bryan Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Sir Bryan Williams said Ponsonby Rugby club has been based at Western Springs for 100 years. It has been a resident tenant for 28 years. 

Angry Central Hawke's Bay residents are wondering how they're going to pay for a tripling in their water rates. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook has the story.

In today's episode, nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's FamilyBoost policy has been poured into administration costs, Labour says the government's move to quash 33 pay equity claims is rough economic justice for half the population, the US has signed a $142 billion (USD) arms deal with Saudi Arabia providing them with what the White house says is state-of-the-art warfighting equipment, and the Deputy Auditor-General says Auckland Transport needs to improve how it manages disruptions and communicates with passengers.

The Queenstown District Council has voted to ban overnight parking after residents complained about noise and the mess left behind by campers. Queenstown councillor Gavin Bartlett spoke to Corin Dann.

Banks Peninsula is still under a State of Emergency almost a week after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and slips including an active slip on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa. Christchurch City Council controller Anne Colombus spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A proposal that Mid Canterbury residents pay more to attend events at the new Christchurch stadium has the backing of Ashburton's mayor. Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment Canterbury's director of science Tim Davie spoke to Alexa Cook.

In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday, KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029, Kerry-Anne Walsh gives us an update with two days to go until the Australian election, and New Zealand Music Month kicks off today, celebrating twenty-five years of homegrown talent.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss a man who tried to sue his local council for millions after injuring himself on a broken swing.

In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to become the first Australia Prime Minister in more than 20 years to win consecutive elections, the Green MP for Rongotai says the party's support remains strong in Wellington, despite Mayor Tory Whanau stepping down after one term, a businessman who tried to succeed in the New Zealand aviation sector says Air New Zealand systematically breaks down competitors to maintain their effective monopoly, and the Canadian Liberal Party has won a fourth consecutive term.

Andrea Vance joins Nights to discuss Tory Whanau's mayoralty and the challenges that face Wellington City in the upcoming local council elections.

Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau, has quit the mayoralty race. Whanau announced on Monday night she won't be running for a second term as mayor and will instead run for the Māori Ward. Wellington Issues reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann.

Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she won't run for a second term. Her decision came less than 12 hours after long-serving Labour politician Andrew Little won the backing of the Wellington Labour Party to run for the mayoralty. Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Right-leaning independent mayoral candidate and current Wellington councillor, Ray Chung, believes he still has a shot at the mayoralty. Chung spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she won't run for a second term, the Canadian election cycle has been dominated by high cost of living and the country's relationship with the US, a huge unexplained power cut took out electricity in Spain, Portugal and parts of France, what lots of households pay for their power bills has increased this month, and the election campaign is heating up in Australia.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They discuss moves to repeal legislation aimed at removing jargon from the public service, the social media trend giving cottage cheese a new lease on life, and the RSA ditching plastic and rolling out biodegradable poppies this ANZAC Day.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They talk about whether Winston Peters crossed a line in a fiery interview on RNZ Morning Report, online abuse and bullying of local body representatives, and a project at Auckland University stopped in its tracks due to health research cuts by the Trump administration. 

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A boil water notice remains in place for the greater Greymouth area two weeks after it was first imposed. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Jesse talks to Horizons Regional Council freshwater and projects manager Logan Brown about the Akitio rabbit weir, located along the river near Waione. The weir had the impact of creating an impassable barrier for fish trying to get to upstream habitats. The history of the weir has bene recorded including a 3D scan.

Jesse talks to Rev Timothy Lee, the Committee chairman, Rotorua CCS Disability Action Access Group. The new Accessibility for All management policy was recently submitted to the Community and District Development Committee and it's hoped it will create a more equitable Rotorua for all its citizens

Street art has played a major role in bringing life back to Christchurch post-Earthquakes. A major player has been Watch This Space. They are a charitable trust established almost 10 years ago that organises and maintains public art projects in Christchurch, updates their interactive map helping people explore the city, and runs tours. Dr Reuben Woods is the creative director of Watch this Space.

Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid to secure a thousand-hectare block of land in Eastbourne to the tune of around $9 million. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter spoke to Corin Dann.

Former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington. Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours next month, the government says it's doing so well in lowering violent crime that it's surpassing its own best-case-scenario target, the Environmental Protection Agency is taking a closer look at what is in the ink many New Zealanders have under their skin, and Mokotron was recognised as overall winner on Tuesday night at the Taite Awards for his recent "urban marae" album Waerea.

Coliform bacteria and low levels of E Coli had been detected in the water in the Grey District, meaning residents have had to boil all drinking water for the last two weeks. Grey District Council Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Classical music has been blasting from speakers at Christchurch's bus interchange in a city council trial aimed at driving trouble away. Reporter Jean Edwards has more.

Auckland council has come up with a plan to manage flood damaged land it's buying as part of it's recovery from the 2023 floods. Chair of the West Auckland is Flooding group Lyall Carter spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland Council expects to have bought 1200 properties at high risk of flooding by the end of the year, and it's mapped out a plan for managing the flood damaged land. North Shore Ward Councillor and Chair of the Policy and Planning Committee Richard Hills spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The issue of whether Maori wards should stay, is looming large, with local body elections just six months away. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke with some of the affected councillors.

A golf course architect says Takapuna Golf Course shouldn't be shut down under council plans to bolster flood mitigation, and that it could be part of the solution. Golf Course Architect Kristine Kerr spoke to Paddy Gower.

On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the Children's Commissioner discusses the report from Health NZ into the eleven-year-old girl who was restrained and mistaken for a 20-year-old, Tasman farmers are hopeful the latest rain will bring relief from the region's drought, Auckland has had its driest March in 15 years, a Christchurch man has developed an app can rate pies, and Black Cap Mitch Hay hit 99 not out to help the Black Caps beat Pakistan.

Auckland has experienced it's driest March for 15 years and there's a warning that mandatory water restrictions could be implemented as soon as June if the rain stays away. Watercare head of water Sharon Danks spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland Council has endorsed the redevelopment of Eden Park into the city's main stadium, with the majority of councillors supporting plans for a business case. Maia Ingoe reports.

All but two Auckland councillors have endorsed redeveloping Eden Park to become the city's main stadium and the country's national stadium. Eden Park Residents Association spokesperson Shona Tagg spoke to Corin Dann.

A campaign has been launched to stop Hawke's Bay's controversial Ruataniwha Dam. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

The Tauranga District Council will release its draft annual plan for public consultation on Friday - its first since it was elected in July last year. Former Tauranga councillor and former mayoral candidate John Robson spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland councillors voted 17-2 with one abstention to endorse a staged redevelopment of Eden Park over a waterfront stadium. Councillors Shane Henderson, who supported the Eden Park redevelopment, and Chris Darby, who opposed it spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, we speak to two Auckland Councillors after they voted to develop Eden Park as the city's main stadium, the Tauranga District Council is under fire over a coffee contract amid rate rises, European leaders have met to discuss Russian sanctions, Liam Lawson has been dropped by F1 team Red Bull after just two races, we have our weekly political panel and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Body cameras are being trialled by Auckland parking officers, in the next line of defence to tackle on-the-job aggression. Maia Ingoe reports.

On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials discussed plans to bomb Yemen in a group messaging app, investigations are underway into how the police mistook an 11-year-old for a 20-year-old, and Auckland Council are set to decide on which stadium proposal to support in the city.