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'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'

Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.

Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition

OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.

High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office

The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.

Ngāi Tahu welcomes Māori council seat proposal as Tamaki Makaurau asks for feedback

Iwi hopes more Māori seats become part of all councils in the future.

Focus: Tama Potaka - six months as Hamilton West MP

Six months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike Scott

Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023

The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Councillors want Gore Mayor gone, Hipkins set to meet Biden & another school ditches NCEA | Focus Morning Bulletin: 12 May, 2023

Pressure is building to oust the mayor of Gore, Hipkins set to meet Joe Biden in Papua New Guinea and why another school is ditching NCEA in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Poll shows Tauranga wants an early council election

Respondents were asked several questions.

Invercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegations

Skelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.

Eight votes in it: Defeated mayor seeks recount after losing to 23-year-old

Slim margin means a change to as few as four votes could see the result overturned.

Claire Trevett: Nightmayors for Labour in Wayne Brown victory

Four ministers will be assessing the damage to their plans from mayoral changes.

John Roughan: Political sea change shows how the wind is blowing

OPINION: Wayne Brown's first week in office has been a breath of fresh air.

Dannevirke electrician wants to spark change as Tararua councillor

"If we expect change and want change, we have to change."

Richard Prebble: Any idiot can run - why so many Kiwis didn't vote in local elections

OPINION: Any review has to consider the real reasons for non-participation.

By the numbers: Local election mayoralty margins, voter trends

Voter turnout is lower this year than in 2019 for many areas.

Rotorua's highest-polling candidate also its youngest

Wang has been elected to a second term, preliminary results show.

Simon Watts: A new approach to local priorities

OPINION: 'Vibrant and representative local democracy is under threat.'

Local election results: 'Labour's life got difficult on Saturday'

The relationship between central government and councils is set to get testy.