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Local Focus: Hot on port progress
Council candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hot on port progress
Council candidate Brightwell questions council's progress. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'Big oaf': Local politician slammed for online jab at homeless man
Former North Shore City Mayor George Wood later removed his comments.
Tamihere wants waste-to-energy plant for Auckland's rubbish
Another mayoral candidate, Craig Lord, says Tamihere's team nicked the idea.
TOP party hijacks John Tamihere's 0800 Jacinda hotline
The Opportunities Party has made a cheeky raid on the Auckland mayoral contest.
Auckland councillor complains to police about racist flyers
Paul Young is also coping with his mother being gravely ill in Middlemore Hospital.
Politician denies making shops remove critical posters
A squabble has erupted over posters which oppose change to Chamberlain Park Golf Course.
Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid
James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Michael Sergel: Ihumātao four years on
It's four years since the council meeting which helped launch the Ihumātao movement.
John Tamihere's policies facing growing criticism
National Party stalwart Desley Simpson says John Tamihere is misleading voters.
Fact versus fiction on the Auckland Mayoral hustings
Aucklanders are paying through their water bills for a $1.2b giant sewer tunnel.
Local Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and culture
It's time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ratepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debate
Secrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.
Local Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalism
Contemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tamihere's plan to dump fuel tax 'pure fantasy' without Government approval
"I think that Mr Tamihere has an extreme case of electionitis," Phil Twyford said.
'City of Snails': Tamihere wants to dump Auckland fuel tax
Private investment can make up the money lost through dropping fuel tax, Tamihere says.
Mayoral candidate criticised for his views on homelessness
"This is not the right look to encourage the right sort of people," Craig Baylis said.
Six mayors confirmed without a fight
Six councils already know who will lead them next term and voting hasn't even opened.
Local Focus: Hastings mayoralty race a clash of styles
Hastings mayoralty candidate interviews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load up
Less focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Goff on mayoralty race: 'It will be close'
Phil Goff says he offers an inclusive, progressive and world-class city to voters.
Local Focus: Controversial mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racist
Casson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Goff launches campaign for a second term as Auckland Mayor
Phil Goff chose the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe to launch his second bid for mayor.
Local Focus: Council candidate has a secret confession
"I'm going in baby-faced". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 23-year-old council candidate says life experience isn't everything
Rotorua Council is not demographically representative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: King versus Southgate round two
A six-vote swing would oust King. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taupō transforming into 'mini-metro'
Advantages of growth also bring with it new issues. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth
Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Country Singer turned business advocate wants a shot at Council
'The Council is broken' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Remove the cycleway, make space for car parks, council candidate says
Candidate Kevin Coutts takes aim at council spending. Made with funding from NZ On Air.