Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says Mayor Wayne Brown has some pretty strong views around Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland and the council-controlled organisations. Video / NZ Herald
New Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi
Who is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
First indication of result in expected this afternoon after voting closes at noon.
This election will gauge what more needs to be done to improve Māori participation.
Hastings is all about housing, whereas Napier and HBRC's focus seems to still be water.
Mayoral hopefuls face off at live debate in Christchurch
David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.
Kāinga Ora expects to start construction of the 123 apartments in March.
Operation Tohutō was a complete success.
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"No doubt, those who live in the area have had concerns; we've tried to deal with those."
Long-standing councillor Merepeka Raukawa-Tait discusses the big election issues.
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.
Council was concerned water governance was too convoluted and inefficient
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.
Rotorua Rural Ward candidate Shirley Trumper discusses the big rural issues.
Craig Bowyer discusses his plans for Masterton should he be elected mayor.
Wendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings
Find out what Lew Findlay thinks about the city's biggest issues ahead of the election.
Mayoral candidate Martin Connelly discusses South Wairarapa's issues on Candidate Camera
Carterton Mayor Greg Lang discusses plans for the region if he is re-elected Mayor
Housing and Three Waters top priorities for Māori Ward candidate Trevor Maxwell.
Chadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.
Alex Beijen is standing again in the upcoming elections, with a focus on infrastructure.
Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda discusses her plan for Rotorua.
Greig discusses her plans for Napier City Council in her first time standing.
Mawson discusses his plans for Napier City Council, should he be re-elected.
Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing Palmerston North ratepayers.
Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing city ratepayers.
Palmerston North's former police area commander wants a second term.
Council candidate Vaughan Dennison discusses the city's growing infrastructure needs.
Ronda Chrystal discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.