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McDouall will seek third term in 2022
The 53-year-old has thrown his hat in the ring for what he says would be his final term.
Shane Te Pou: How do we engage voters with local body politics?
OPINION: Reforms are a chance to revitalise and turn the tide against apathy.
Three Māori ward councillors a step closer for Hastings
A Hastings District Council shakeup adding Māori ward councillors is a step closer.
Watch: Duelling HBRC candidates front up
Tom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.
Invercargill's unlikely deputy mayor: 'I don't care if other councillors like me or not'
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.
Horizons consulting on Māori wards
Horizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.
Meet the fascinating candidates running to represent a South Auckland community
Six candidates - six contrasting views on South Auckland's most pressing issues.
SFO tight-lipped over probe of Auckland Mayor's election expenses
The probe may relate to auctions held during the 2016 and 2019 campaigns, ex-staffer says.
National wants referendum to decide four-year term
National says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.
Charity gave John Tamihere $100k for failed mayoral bid
John Tamihere outspent Phil Goff but got well beaten at the polls.
'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'
Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.
Moving on from Wellington's cliffhanger election result
Clouds clear for new mayor Andy Foster as Justin Lester's vote recount bid is quashed.
Mayoral recount: Justin Lester doesn't have the numbers he was counting on
New information shines a different light on Wellington's mayoral vote recount saga.
Local Focus: Councillors inspired by NZ's most beautiful city
Whanganui District Council celebrates Whanganui Win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council seat decided after coin toss
Coin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.
Queenstown council seat to be decided by coin toss
Two candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.
Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester wants a recount
Lester has formally applied for a recount over the 62-vote margin.
Auckland's Chinese councillor urges Asian voters to 'vote for ourselves'
Researcher says campaign timely and will act as a wake up call.
Walkouts, protests and boycott: Council meeting hit by drama
Return of the cloak and the mystery of the missing hat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: A greenie, a pastor and a lifecoach walk into a council chamber
Meet the three new women on Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Making it work: Young councillors put jobs on hold
As one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fisher's big day: From McDonald's to Rotorua Council with advice from Jacinda
Wang took two important phone calls on election day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland Council final results: It's official, Mike Lee loses seat
The final results of the Auckland Council elections are published today.
Comment: A new low for NZ democracy
Comment: The worst voter turnout ever, six years after the worse turnout ever.
Editorial: People have spoken, now like it or lump it
EDITORIAL: The die has been cast and we now live with the results for the next 3 years.
Paul Cornish: Confessions of a local body candidate
Comment: "The first candidate meeting at Sunnynook and I arrive at the wrong location..."
Jordan Williams: For the centre-right to win elections, they have to turn up
Comment: Where the hell is the National Party?
Sir Peter Jackson calls to congratulate new Wellington mayor
The first time Andy Foster has directly heard from film-maker since his campaign launch.
One vote in it: NZ's tightest election race and 'one of the hardest elections I have faced' says candidate
Tararua District Council's election is going right down to the wire.
Councillor tells Goff to put him on Auckland Transport board
Chris Darby wants to become the people's eyes and ears at unpopular CCO.