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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.

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.

John Hawkes: Democracy a joke at local government polls

COMMENT: An enlightened democracy will wither and die unless tended with great care.

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.

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.