Phillip Mills: Vote for hope, not hostility
OPINION: 'Communities and businesses need to stay focused on what really matters.'
OPINION: 'Communities and businesses need to stay focused on what really matters.'
OPINION: I'm holding high hopes Wayne Brown can change the Auckland Council.
'So far it has proven to be very successful.'
Hastings is all about housing, whereas Napier and HBRC's focus seems to still be water.
Vandalism of election signs has triggered an accusation of "racism" in Rotorua.
OPINION: A public health physician advises on what to look for in a candidate.
The mayor of Invercargill says not every person has the bravery to swim against the tide.
Auckland mayor on 40 years in politics, and challenges and joys of running the super city.
Mayor among those stung, along with two councillors who put signs on heritage building.
Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.
The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.
CEOs split on whether co-governance is "right for the times" or "anti-democratic".
OPINION: Co-governance is a product of NZ's place in the world and our arrangements.
Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.
Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.
It's understood Beck pulled out of Mayoral race on September 16 after backroom pressure.
Meet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Rotorua hapū took a step closer to securing the return of land from Rotorua Lakes Council.
Meet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Meet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Meet Karen Naylor, who is running for Palmerston North City Council.
Meet Rod Trott, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Meet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.
Gear was asked if she was anti-vax or anti-mandate, and she didn't like it.
Meet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.
Hawke's Bay Muslim leader Sayeed Ahmed standing for HDC again.
Victoria Fuata'i has a solid connection with local community.
Nigel Simpson discusses why he is running for NCC mayor in the upcoming elections.