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Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera

Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.

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.

'Momentous day' for hapū securing return of land from Rotorua Council

Rotorua hapū took a step closer to securing the return of land from Rotorua Lakes Council.

Support for Māori wards stronger in provinces than cities

The introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.

'Insult to Aucklanders': Collins calls out rival for failing to front at Herald debate

Efeso Collins says Aucklanders deserve a candidate who will engage with voters.

Local Focus: Kaydee Zabelin on Candidate Camera

Meet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.

Local Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate Camera

Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.

Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera

Meet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Nigel Simpson on Candidate Camera

Nigel Simpson discusses why he is running for NCC mayor in the upcoming elections.

Local Focus: Maxine Boag on Candidate Camera

Hear why Maxine Boag is seeking her sixth term on the Napier District Council

Local Focus: Nigel Olsen on Candidate Camera

Nigel Olsen discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.

Local Focus: Gilly Lawrence on Candidate Camera

Gilly grew up in a filmmakers family and had a creative childhood.

Local Focus: Nick Chater on Candidate Camera

Rotorua Lakes Community Board member eyeing seat at Council.

Local Focus: Kellie Jessup on Candidate Camera

Kellie Jessup has her three jabs done, and is running for HDC.

Local Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate Camera

Hohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.

Local Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate Camera

Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.

Local Focus: Don Paterson on Candidate Camera

Tourism is the biggest issue, says Rotorua Lakes Council candidate.