PoliticsLocal Focus: Hastings mayoral candidates' background checksWhat makes you qualified to be mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandYule's last day as Local Govt NZ presidentHastings mayor receives excellence award upon standing down as LGNZ president.24 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Ardern gives party a face liftThe Mt Albert byelection has given Jacinda Ardern the street credibility to give Labour a fresh young face in its leadership.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate gives back donationAnnoyed at a newspaper's questions, mayoral candidate gives back election donation.15 Dec 05:59 PM
New ZealandWhat they said: Councillors' maiden speechesHere are extracts from the five new faces on Auckland Council.02 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff reveals his Auckland 'cabinet'Labour stalwart Phil Goff's pick of Franklin councillor Bill Cashmore as Auckland deputy mayor signals a centrist path ahead.20 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandHow the right went wrong in AucklandThe knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrice of democracy could cost $35kA losing candidate is adding thousands to the price of democracy, with a recount for the Hamilton mayoralty set to cost up to $35,000.13 Oct 06:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor gets elected by six-vote marginA Hutt City councillor has beaten out her closest rival by only six votes.13 Oct 03:07 AM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor King 'felt warm and fuzzy'Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.13 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor King 'felt warm and fuzzy'Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch13 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandSecond recount on Hamilton mayoraltyPaula Southgate has confirmed she will seek a recount of the Hamilton mayoralty after losing to Andrew King by just nine votes.12 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How to fix a broken systemCOMMENT: A variety of radical reforms and technocratic tweaks are being proposed for fixing the problem of low voter turnout. But which of these changes are worth voting for?12 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandAssault alleged on eve of electionRe-elected community board member faces assault charge.11 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hamilton at a crossroads - King vs SouthgateA complete absence of strategic voting has given Hamilton it's most interesting mayoral election in decades. And the final two hopefuls represent very different futures for the city. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch11 Oct 05:01 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Is it becoming acceptable not to vote?COMMENT: Two-thirds of eligible voters chose not to vote in the local government elections. Should we be unimpressed?11 Oct 04:46 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Business as usual election resultsCOMMENT: Have we just witnessed the rising red tide of the left, or a no-change election result?10 Oct 06:25 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Feyen to drive change in HorowhenuaNewly elected Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen is promising to include the community in decision making. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki mayor hits 6John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor survives close callTony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch09 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Tracey Collis Tararua District’s new mayorTracey Collis vows to hit the ground running as she steps up the challenge of Tararua District’s new mayor. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch09 Oct 08:02 PM
EditorialEditorial: Disillusioned public and a low turnoutThe turnout for the Auckland Council election was profoundly disappointing. What has happened to the hopes once held for a unified, strongly led city?09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff's options for a deputy mayorPhil Goff's choice for a deputy mayor might be a dramatic break from how his predecessor ran the Super City.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff: No more 'most liveable city'New Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he wants to stamp his own mark on the city.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton mayoralty still in doubtHamilton's next mayor may not be known for a few days yet.09 Oct 06:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland region's DHB results releasedThe preliminary list of members who will serve on the Auckland region's three DHBs has been released.09 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivalsHe started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom’s strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch09 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Yule gets 6th termLawrence Yule talks to Local Focus about his 6th mayoral term and insists this will be the last. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch08 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandWomen now hold majority on WDCA shaking Sheryl Mai, champagne glass in hand, says she is "overwhelmed, rapt and thrilled" with the election outcome. The incumbent 08 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandCelebration time for new mayorsIt's fair to assume there will be a fair few sore heads as more than 20 new mayors wake up this morning.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection signs 'like wallpaper'Uninspiring election billboards have been panned by a design expert, who described them as more suited to wallpaper designs than vote-snaggers.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: How to care for your mayorCOMMENT: Wondering what to do with your new mayor now they've been elected? Paul Little makes some suggestions.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Thanks to all who stoodCongratulations to all the new mayors, councillors and members of local and community boards elected in cities and districts around the country yesterday.08 Oct 04:00 PM
