Auckland Council retains control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the government. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland Council retains control of water services

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On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to the public sector, New Zealand Rugby's governance will go to a vote at what's being seen as a momentous special general meeting on Thursday, Yachting NZ has been accused of mishandling its Olympic selections after one of its star crews was picked for the Paris Games, despite failing to meet the required performance standard, and is it ok to use emojis in the workplace?

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May

Trampers desperate to book a spot on one of the country's Great Walks this summer fear the Department of Conservation's booking system will again crash due to demand. Georgie Hanafin has more.

Concern Great Walks booking system will crash again

Auckland Council says ratepayers won't need to stump up a single cent for the new or improved stadium the city is currently considering. Senior NZ Herald writer with a focus on Auckland issues Simon Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland Council may provide land for Auckland Stadium

The Transport Agency is urging electric vehicle owners to pay their road user charges by Friday, or risk getting fined. Waka Kotahi NZTA's head of regulatory programmes Tara MacMillan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

EV owners asked to pay Road User Charges by Friday

A Tauranga Boys' College teacher who propositioned a student for bondage in 1988, had multiple other complaints against him dating back to the 1960s. Natalie Akoorie reports.

Auckland Council retains control of water services

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