Immigration NZ's chief says the sacking of seven staff for code of conduct breaches this year could shatter public confidence.

Seven list MPs are receiving almost $41,000 each a year to run offices in their local communities but choose not to.

North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is promising to inject his own colourful style of politics into the contest.

Some of the translations of Prime Minister John Key's video diary messages are less than perfect.

As MPs and the Auckland Regional Couincil butt heads over plans for "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, John Key says he wants constructive discussions.