Rodney Hide
Royal Commission chair criticises supercity changes
The chair of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance has spoken out for the first time on the changes made by the Government to his super-city plan, and he's not impressed. Audio
Internal Affairs Minister resigns
The National-led Government has lost its first Minister with the resignation of Richard Worth as police investigate a criminal allegation around his personal behaviour. Audio
Speaker announces commitee to look at MPs expenses
A commitee of MPs is to decide how much detail of MPs expenses will be opened up to the public. Audio
Hikoi leaders vow further protests within weeks
Rodney Hide says specific Maori supercity representation is unlikely. Audio
Pita Sharples on the super-city hikoi
Both the Prime Minister John Key and the Local Government Minister Rodney Hide say despite the large turnout today from the protesters - they haven't changed their minds. Audio
Minister explains why Mark Ford appointed to Transition Agency
Mark Ford is now one of the most important and powerful people in Auckland. Audio
Labour says minister's nomination abuse of power
The Government's being accused of abusing Parliamentary process in its choice of who will chair the special select committee on Auckland governance. Audio
Hide slated over another local government appointment
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has been forced to defer his appointments to Auckland's supercity transition team. Audio
'Rankin effect' blamed for delaying supercity decision
The furor over Christine Rankin's appointment has seemingly made the Cabinet think twice about Auckland's transition agency. Audio
Local Goverment minister defends supercity
After four days of filibustering by the Opposition the Local Government Bill finally passed on Saturday night. Audio
Rodny Hide wants public submissions on super city plan
The Local Government Minister Rodney Hide wants Aucklanders to have a say on plans for a super city. Audio
Supercity referendum ruled out
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is ruling out a referendum on the government's controversial supercity plan for Auckland. Audio
Auckland supercity plans rejected at Orakei Marae
The hikoi will involved concerned citizens marching from the four corners of Auckland. Audio
Hide declares bold new era for Auckland
The Act Party leader and Local Government Minister has delivered a new deal for Auckland. Audio
Waitakere, Manukau slate super-city decision
It's being billed as a bold new era for Auckland but most of the region's mayors have their doubts. Audio
The Government confirms Auckland will be a super-city
Instead of a middle tier of six local councils, the government is proposing up to 30 local boards. Audio
Hide wants Cabinet to rule on Auckland supercity today
Local Government Minister, Rodney Hide presents report on local government today. Audio
Auckland"supercity"decision likely next week
A decision is expected next week on whether Auckland's eight councils will be scrapped in favour of a super city with one mayor. Audio
ACT Party Conference
For the first time the ACT Party goes into its annual conference this weekend as part of a Government. Audio
More on the Keys plan to bail out iconic NZ companies
With the Act Leader Rodney Hide and Labour party's finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. Audio