Ratepayers
Police not aware of threats to Southern, Molyneux, court hears
A court has been told that police were not aware of any threats to two far right Canadian speakers, despite Auckland Council banning them from speaking at a council venue because of safety concerns.
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Ratepayers Association labelled 'ignorant' after calling for a referendum on settlement
The Whanganui Ratepayer's Association is being labelled as ignorant scaremongers for saying iwi should not gain ownership of some of the city's parks and reserves. It's demanding a council referendum… Audio
America's Cup given another $14.5m of ratepayers' money
Auckland councillors have voted to give an extra $14.5 million of ratepayers' money to pay for cost over-runs for construction of the America's Cup village after they were warned it might not go ahead… Audio
Insight: Water - Who Pays?
RNZs Local Government reporter Laura Dooney takes a closer look at the huge financial pressures facing local councils trying to keep our water safe and clean. Video, Audio
'We shouldn't be propping up the Anglicans'
After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio
Court win for Mangawhai rates rebels
Mangawhai ratepayers battling the Kaipara District Council over dodgy rate demands are celebrating after a significant win in the High Court. Audio
Invercargill's deputy mayor urged to come clean on ousting
A secret meeting was held between Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt and councillors prior to the deputy mayor Darren Ludlow resigning. Audio
Christchurch City Council pressured to pay $28m towards carpark
The council was given just four days to agree to a deal, or the 140-million-dollar central city development would be scrapped. Audio
Northern ratepayers' bid to split super-city
The Local Government Commission has agreed to assess an application by Rodney ratepayers to break away from the Auckland Council.