Wellington's new mayor steps up, Justin Lester bows out
Transport and a portfolio shakeup is on the agenda for Wellington's new mayor.
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Voting takes the steam out of hot issues in Super City
Takapuna Beach Business Association wants to get on with the town revitalisation.
Female quake shakes up Hamilton City Council
Female shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.
Andy Foster elected mayor of Wellington
Andy Foster has been elected mayor of Wellington, ousting incumbent Justin Lester.
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayor
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.
Palmerston North mayor wanted more debates
Grant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional council
Hawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.
Phil Goff wins a second term as Auckland Mayor
Phil Goff is promising to review and reform council-controlled organisations.
Local Focus: Candidate brings focus back on velodrome roof
"A kid in sport is a kid out of court." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?
Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
People have 24 hours left to vote in local body elections
New Zealand could be heading for a record low voter turnout.
Local Focus: 'Tick that box or don't moan'
Why is voter turnout so low? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?
Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis
From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Brian Rudman: Why voters ignore local body elections
COMMENT: Local body voters are rather like Christians, a slowly declining minority.
Local body election vote on rise with four days of polling left
Voters are being urged to get their votes in by noon on Saturday.
Complaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to police
A Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved
Erebus memorial decision for Parnell park delayed until after elections
Decision delayed on placing Erebus national memorial in Parnell Rose Gardens.
Auckland household rates to rise on average $320 over Phil Goff's term
Household rates will got up by 12.5 per cent and business rates up by 7.7 per cent.
12 Questions: John Tamihere on faith, resilience and redemption
John Tamihere says his Catholic faith has helped him through the tough times.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Curtis will 'challenge the status quo'
"You shouldn't get things wrong with ratepayers' money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Goff vs Tamihere - who's best for business?
Mayoral Debate: Goff v Tamihere - Who's got the goods for Auckland business?
Revealed: The five most sought-after jobs in local politics
The most competitive jobs in local politics aren't necessarily the highest paid.
Local Focus: 18yo council candidate there for his generation
Think about us when making decisions says candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
3-hour commute each way for councillor and mayoral candidate
It's working well, says mayoral candidate Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ping-pong politics: Steve Braunias takes on John Tamihere and Phil Goff
Steve Braunias assesses Phil Goff and John Tamihere over a game of table tennis.
Local body elections: Your district needs you!
EDITORIAL: There's still time to register and vote - but get a wriggle on.
Aucklanders slow to vote in local body elections
Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.
Local body elections turn nasty in Lower Hutt
The Lower Hutt elections have gone from ho-hum to nasty, says the mayor.
Mark Knoff-Thomas: Check your priorities and cast your vote
COMMENT: The next Mayor of Auckland will have a pretty long to-do list.
Alleged assault at Lower Hutt mayoral debate
A complaint was laid with the police, who spoke with both parties and resolved the matter.