Coastal, rural communities need more say at council table
Two South Taranaki Māori ward candidates want to provide the missing voice.
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Mayoral hopefuls face off in Christchurch: Objectives and aims outlined
Mayoral hopefuls face off at live debate in Christchurch
Social media post with claimed affiliation to Wayne Brown removed for breaching electoral law
The WeChat article used imitation images of voting papers with Brown's name ticked.
Christchurch mayoral debate - Mauger vs Meates in battle for votes
David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.
Simon Wilson: The big questions for business about Wayne Brown
Why aren't business people worried about what Wayne Brown might do to Auckland?
Christchurch mayoral candidates to face off in live debate tonight at 5.30pm
David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.
Simon Wilson: What a big new Auckland mayoral poll reveals
A new Auckland mayoral poll creates a new frontrunner but what's driving his popularity?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Car-free Collins won't fix congestion in Auckland
It's an idea from the 1970s and it was a rubbish idea back then anyway.
Napier candidates unintentionally breach signage rules
Mayor among those stung, along with two councillors who put signs on heritage building.
Auckland mayoralty race: Efeso Collins on top in new poll - vows to 'work around the clock'
Efeso Collins encouraged by new poll lead in final weeks of campaign.
Local elections: The region where 17,000 people have no vote
'It's an important thing being able to vote. It's a bit weird to get that letter.'
Three mayoral races you should know about
The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.
Auckland mayoral race: Farce after candidates pull out of debate
Collins had criticised his rival for pulling out of the Herald's mayoral debate.
Bernard Orsman: Mayoral mood for change? Latest poll reinforces Wayne Brown's ascent
ANALYSIS: Wayne Brown's vote has nearly doubled from 15 per to 28 per cent since July.
South Waikato to receive its first Māori mayor
Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.
Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera
Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.
Wayne Brown leads Efeso Collins in Auckland mayoral poll
The poll shows momentum building for Wayne Brown.
Viv Beck's campaign backers 'unreservedly' support Wayne Brown, but Beck not forthcoming
It's understood Beck pulled out of Mayoral race on September 16 after backroom pressure.
Local Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate Camera
Meet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Chris Haenga on why he's running for the Tairāwhiti Māori Ward
Haenga says he's running for the Gisborne District Council to ensure everyone has a voice.
Remote control: Why Auckland's local election is neither local nor democratic
COMMENT: Elections don't automatically make for democratic governance at street level.
Leading Auckland mayoral candidates reveal their property assets
Wayne Brown owns a second home in Northland.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
'Intense threats': Grant Robertson flags election fears for MPs' safety
Grant Robertson says threats are now 'more often, more intense'.
'We need to restore the mana of our city': Te Arawa takes emergency housing stand
Two mayoral candidates have also called for action about the issue.
Simon Wilson: The questions I still want to ask Wayne Brown
OPINION: The Auckland mayoral candidate's invitation to a Herald debate remains open.
The city where the deputy mayor is trying to oust her boss
It's not the first time David Trewavas and Christine Rankin have slugged it out.
The Auckland mayoralty minor candidates and their policies
Bernard Orsman runs through the policies of those chasing the Auckland mayoralty.
Paula Bennett: 5 reasons to vote in local body elections
A semi-informed vote is better than none so go ahead.
Wellington mayoral poll a rude awakening for Andy Foster
The capital's mayoral race is a toss-up between Labour MP Paul Eagle and Tory Whanau.
Poll shows Paul Eagle has narrow lead in Wellington mayoral race
Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau is close behind the Labour Rongotai MP.
Opinion: Wayne Brown or Efeso Collins - Aucklanders deserve whoever they get
Time to get off our backsides, contribute, and shape the communities we live in.
Support for Māori wards stronger in provinces than cities
The introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.
How Viv Beck's Auckland mayoral campaign went from bad to worse
Analysis: This has been such a shambles to watch, says one political insider.