Proposed new powers for Local Government Commission are anti-democratic and could result in forced amalgamation, opponents of new bill say.

John Palino's three major policies are: "reduce rates" - now that has an appealing sound - but how?

Super City reporter Bernard Orsman takes a look at some of the key match-ups that will determine the outcome of October's elections.

The Electoral Office has added business school owner Susanna Kruger to the list of candidates standing for the Auckland mayoralty.

Auckland Council says 25 names were left off its candidate list for the upcoming local elections due to an "administrative oversight".

Mayoral candidate Phil Goff has launched a bold plan to plant a million trees and shrubs in Auckland.

There are 17 people in the running for the Auckland Council's top job.

Nominations for positions on the various local government bodies representing Rotorua residents ended today at midday, now the real

COMMENT: Let's hope this election we might see some long-standing or well-known names step down and some new brooms.

If you believe you can do a better job for your district, city or community, now is the time to put your hand up.