The Detail The things that annoy us, and the people we moan to
Dec 9, 2025
22:55
From stray dogs to traffic jams to the most controversial topic of all - berms - councillors and mayors from across the country report what's getting on their residents' nerves
When residents have a gripe about rain, stray dogs, berm maintenance, or even a tree root, they call their councillor. Today The Detail is calling those councillors, too.
Guests:
- Bryan Cadogan - former Clutha mayor
- Sam Jennings - Horowhenua District councillor
- Max Brough - New Plymouth mayor
- Richard Hills - Auckland councillor
Learn More:
- Auckland locals reaction to fortnightly rubbish collection proposal
- New Plymouth women gets fined for planting on her berm
- Christchurch man takes fine for parking on berm to court