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.
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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.
Local Focus: Whanganui election message from Africa
Councillor Reid wants second term on council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors
"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Congo to Council
Candidate brings diversity to mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Congo to Council
Candidate brings diversity to the Palmerston North mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local elections: Council hopefuls waging a quiet war in Waitematā
More of the same but done better, or something different? Auckland's Waitematā contest.
'Ridiculous': $1.8m proposal for 380m boardwalk
A raised coastal boardwalk through mangroves has been labelled "undeliverable".
Local Focus: Rural candidate takes a dig at incumbents
You need to be able to read and understand your agendas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Labour Party local body candidate accused of sexism
Angela Dalton said regrettably the views of the candidate still exist in politics.
Labour and National fight in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward
The addition of Ellerslie and St Johns into the ward favours the right.
Local Focus: Teacher scores council 7/10
School's out for John Paul College teacher. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council
Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local elections: Battle brewing over North Shore's future
For such a nice part of the city, the election fighting in North Shore is very intense.
John Hawkes: Democracy a joke at local government polls
COMMENT: An enlightened democracy will wither and die unless tended with great care.
Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy
Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.