Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuWhanganui Māori ward candidate 'doing the mahi with heart'Protecting the Māori ward is Hayden Potaka’s top priority.16 Sep 01:00 AM
Auckland'I don't want this job': Why local board candidate doesn't want you to vote for himHe admits he's unqualified and says the only books he reads are dystopian novels.15 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandJamaine Ross says 'Don't Vote For Me' at local body electionsThe Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidate standing for a bet.Watch15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor compared to Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in 'disgusting' postThe post singled out Green councillor Rebecca Matthews in a personal attack.13 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fears for election integrity after opponent drops outWith her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson Love this City: Election news and Brown's latest 'drongo'OPINION: "Brain tests", who wants what Wayne wants, Kerrin Leoni on housing, and more.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua mayoral candidate appears in court on driving chargeShe faces a charge of disqualified driving on Fenton St on August 14.12 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum and local issues discussed at senior voters’ forumCandidates debated the $8.3m Rotorua Museum shortfall at a packed Grey Power forum.12 Sep 06:08 AM
New ZealandMāori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklets after errorThree Māori ward candidates were left out of the Ōpōtiki voting booklet.11 Sep 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting bookletVoters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'09 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandNapier council candidates divided as city prepares for its first go at Māori wardsIntroduction of the wards comes at the same time as a referendum to decide their future.08 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhere Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsPoll on the future of Rotorua's three-member Māori ward occurs alongside local election.07 Sep 06:08 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Rotorua ward candidates name their key issues, 10-year visionQuick takes from Rotorua Lakes Council candidates on their priorities if elected.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's BayThere are seventeen candidates for just one Hastings District Council race.03 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Tsunami of aroha': More than 1000 signs put up supporting Māori wardsThe heart-shape signs are going nationwide.02 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Maurice Williamson, Greta Thunberg and the battle for Howick OPINION: The veteran politician knows how to warm up an audience, but can he do maths?02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are looking for a cutting edge – but not from vandals'If they’ve got an issue with me, then let’s have a face-to-face catch-up.'02 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates go head-to-head: How the audience ranked themThe three candidates who took part in the forum are all on the current council.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Truly shocked': Mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her imageTania Tapsell says the group used her image and quotes without permission.29 Aug 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can AI win the trust battle?OPINION: The benefits of AI are numerous ... but caution is warranted.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability. 24 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Bonkers': Wellington City Council candidate suggests moving election dateLocal elections follow a fixed schedule as laid out in the Local Electoral Act 2001.21 Aug 07:46 AM
New ZealandWhy former editor Jeremy Muir is running for district councilMuir wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative and transparent'.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay's speed dating for council wannabes, mayoral candidate conversationsLocal election candidates to take part in the event, aimed at connecting with CHB voters.19 Aug 09:09 PM
