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RNZ News
6 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Bill aimed at getting councils costs down passes first reading
policy local council 10 minutes ago Legislation aimed at getting local councils to keep their costs down has passed its first reading coinciding with this year's Local Government conference in Christchurch. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story.

RNZ News
14-07-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Calls to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees
money local council 37 minutes ago Funeral directors are calling on councils to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees, ahead of this year's local body elections. Funeral Directors Association chief executive Gillian Boyes spoke to Charlotte Cook.


BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Summer Crimes
To watch back Rav's item on how to keep your home secure from burglars this summer, click on the iPlayer link below. To find out when you should escalate a parking issue to your local council or the police, click here, externalTo watch Denise Nurse's segment on how to deal with noisy neighbours this summer, click on the link below.