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Unsuccessful Wellington mayoral candidate on why he believes he lost the race
Paul Eagle says his centrist campaign foundered because votes split along party lines.
Paul Eagle says his centrist campaign foundered because votes split along party lines.
Auckland's new Mayor talks about what he will be doing first now he's in the hot seat.
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The data shows voter turnout compared to the same time in the last election.
One-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.
Beck pulled out of the Auckland mayoral race on Sept 16 but was still on ballot papers.
Collins is passionate about young people and seeing them realise their full potential.
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Jules Radich has unseated Aaron Hawkins as Dunedin mayor.
It is effectively impossible to tell how local and regional councillors voted on matters.
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Māori ward candidate says voting should become mandatory.
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With voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland's voter turnout has slipped from 50 per cent to 35 per cent since 2010.
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Vandalism of election signs has triggered an accusation of "racism" in Rotorua.
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The mayor of Invercargill says not every person has the bravery to swim against the tide.
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Mayor among those stung, along with two councillors who put signs on heritage building.
Councillor Chris Milne told the Herald there were 'a lot of holes in the process'.
'It's an important thing being able to vote. It's a bit weird to get that letter.'
Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.
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CEOs split on whether co-governance is "right for the times" or "anti-democratic".
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Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.