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Man killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled past
Joshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family.
The economist who wants to be Auckland’s first Māori mayor
Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.
Who is challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s mayoralty?
High-profile names have been rumoured, with one prominent Wellingtonian not ruling it out.
Simon Wilson: Auckland election - here's $350, will you vote for us?
OPINION: It may be legal to pay voters but that doesn't make it right, says Simon Wilson.
Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
OPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.
Māori Wards: Councils resentful about funding a poll put on them by coalition’s agenda
Councils face huge costs while also being asked to pare down spending.
Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.
Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member
Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.
Nanaia Mahuta: Active participation in democracy means being counted, being a voice
OPINION: We are being taken back to the bad old days.
What you need to know about Māori wards
Councils that established Māori wards without a referendum may have to scrap them.
'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori ward
If they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.
Hamilton byelection has voter turnout of less than 6%
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.
An end to bloated bureaucracy? Auckland Council appoints new executive team
Chief executive Phil Wilson, who took the job last November, makes top-level changes.
Nominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat open
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.
NZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle to donate council salary to charity
He will stay on as councillor until October to avoid a byelection.
Minister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer
'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
Are you enrolled? Tauranga election four months away
For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.
Paula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoralty
Wayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.
Green backlash as Wellingtonians vote in 'centrist' councillor
Greens have been snubbed in favour of a "centrist" councillor in the seat.
By-election in Hastings after two councillors resign
Third-term councillor Redstone and first-termer Renata Nepe have both resigned.
'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'
Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office
The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.
Ngāi Tahu welcomes Māori council seat proposal as Tamaki Makaurau asks for feedback
Iwi hopes more Māori seats become part of all councils in the future.
Focus: Tama Potaka - six months as Hamilton West MP
Six months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike Scott
Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023
The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald