Hutt City Council is proposing the average ratepayer will see their rates increase by just two percent in the coming financial year.

This follows a meeting today of Mayor David Ogden and Councillors to approve the draft Annual Plan for 2010/11.

A vision for one of Christchurch's most prominent parks is outlined in a draft management plan for Canterbury Park that opens for consultation on Monday, 8 March.

Christchurch City Council will pass on maintenance savings to most of its social housing tenants from July of this year

This year's planned rent increases for the Council's social housing tenants (except those at the new Whakahoa Village complex) will drop from 5.7% to 4.3%.

Hamilton City Council has approved a $435,000 contract to restore the Bryce Street to London Street section of the riverbank and walkway, washed away by major flooding in 2008.

Christchurch City Council today launches its annual stopping distance campaign, which urges drivers to reduce their speed in urban areas.

Sarah Numan, Business Support Manager, says the speed at which cars travel plays a key role in the likelihood of fatal pedestrian crashes.

Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast says the City Council will waive about 60 time limit-related parking tickets issued to vehicles parked near the Westpac Stadium last night while the Phoenix-Perth Glory match was under way.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown says the housing shortage in Manukau city needs to be addressed.

Wellington, Feb 12 NZPA - Christchurch could be the first city in New Zealand to create a network for electric cars, with plans in the works to introduce cars and charge points by 2012.

Christchurch City Council is the first Council in New Zealand to commit to understanding the infrastructure that may be needed for electric vehicle technology, Mayor Bob Parker announced today.

Greetings Today's test results for Owhiro Bay beach (closed yesterday due to high enterococci contamination readings) shows the water quality is now back to normal levels and is considered safe for swimming.