New Ruapehu mayor officiates wedding as results announced
Weston Kirton was one of the last to find out he was mayor after voting closed today.
Weston Kirton was one of the last to find out he was mayor after voting closed today.
Wayne Brown's acceptance speech as the new mayor of Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
The country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.
The mayoralty came down to a two-horse race between Brown and Collins.
Who will be your next mayor? Follow our live coverage of the local body elections.
Some had been trying to vote in person after their postal ballots didn't turn up.
The votes are in and Christchurch's new mayor is Phil Mauger.
First indication of result in expected this afternoon after voting closes at noon.
Simon Wilson and Bernard Hickey discuss the impending election results for Auckland.
Māori ward candidate says voting should become mandatory.
OPINION: The vast majority of the public is not inspired by what's on offer.
OPINION: Many will say it's a sign of a crisis. I'm not so sure.
With voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ Herald
OPINION: Our editorial on local government elections drawing to a close on Saturday.
Auckland is divided by its harbours, and Aucklanders are divided about how to cross them.
Many candidates accept Auckland's central city needs to change.
The aim is to protect 'this outstanding landscape for current and future generations'.
The pop star broke the election rules by publicly endorsing a mayoral candidate.
OPINION by Damien Venuto: Wayne Brown's comments reveal what kind of mayor he might be.
Candidate upset journalist had "dug out" his age.
The talkback host and mayoral candidate is stepping up for the love of his family.
Steve Braunias walks the length of Lincoln Rd to ask how people will be voting.
OPINION: I'm holding high hopes Wayne Brown can change the Auckland Council.
The moderators sat down to discuss Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown's performance.
Neither Brown or Collins will commit to a ceiling on rates.
Hastings is all about housing, whereas Napier and HBRC's focus seems to still be water.
Watch live as Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown debate the issues that matter to Aucklanders.
Everyone should have received their voting papers more than a week ago, an official says.
OPINION: Do we get good value for money for your rates?