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Local Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished business
Councillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'The B Team': Inside the plot to seize control of Auckland Council
They call themselves the 'B team', and are planning to defeat 'Team Goff'.
'Deeply concerned': New political leaflet leaked - is this racist?
The pamphlet urges voters to ask the question of their local government candidates.
About 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in Hamilton
Celebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.
Local Focus: Napier mayoral front-runners front up
Kirsten Wise and Chris Tremain discuss the issues. Made with funding on NZ On Air.
Hamilton council puts proposal to buy riverside apartments on hold
Mayoral opponent fears the council will be asked to push through more big ticket items
Simon Wilson: How to make Auckland fit for 21st century
COMMENT: Auckland Council election is about making a city fit for purpose in 21st century.
Local Focus: Hot on port progress
Council candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council candidates refuse to share stage with indecent assault offender
Some candidates said it was outrageous he would even be allowed to stand for election.
John Roughan: The only Tamihere policy that makes perfect sense
COMMENT: National interest would be better served by rationalisation of country's ports.
How good (or poor) are they? We rate the Auckland councillors
We rate every Auckland councillor standing for re-election.
Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid
James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid
James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Editorial: Vote now, pay later, as candidates roll out the barrel
We say: Councils are running out of money as candidates take the hustings with promises.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is John Tamihere Auckland's Brexit or Trump moment?
COMMENT: Will you bet your last $10 on John Tamihere?
Simon Wilson: How to make sense of Auckland Council election candidates
COMMENT: Many upstanding people are standing for Council. But which ones have good ideas?
Local Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and culture
It's time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ratepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debate
Secrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.
Hosking: No Phil, cities aren't 'failing' - they're choked by red tape
COMMENT: Maybe Phil Twyford could rebuild his reputation by demolishing all the red tape.
Letters: Whanganui council 'too male, too white and too old'
Non-alphabetical listing of candidates' names on ballot papers could be a game-changer.
Phil Goff v John Tamihere in Herald debate - who won?
Top candidates for Auckland mayoralty squared off on nzherald.co.nz at 7pm tonight.
Local Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalism
Contemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tamihere's plan to dump fuel tax 'pure fantasy' without Government approval
"I think that Mr Tamihere has an extreme case of electionitis," Phil Twyford said.
'City of Snails': Tamihere wants to dump Auckland fuel tax
Private investment can make up the money lost through dropping fuel tax, Tamihere says.
Mayoral motivations: Goff and Tamihere
Tim McCready put these questions to mayoral hopefuls Phil Goff and John Tamihere.
Michael Barnett: A catch-up signal for Auckland
COMMENT: Auckland urgently needs a shared development plan.
The battle for Auckland: Tamihere confident of winning mayoralty
Tamihere says Wellington chokehold on Auckland will end when he becomes mayor.
The battle for Auckland: Goff says his skill and experience will win mayoralty
Phil Goff is promoting an inclusive, progressive and world class city for a second term.
Six mayors confirmed without a fight
Six councils already know who will lead them next term and voting hasn't even opened.
Climate change and the Swarbrick effect: Is this a youthquake?
A number of dynamic young people are standing for office this year.
Restraining order sought against Kāpiti Coast ex-councillor
David Scott was convicted after pressing his crotch against a female co-worker.
Local Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load up
Less focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tamihere's Harbour Bridge plan an 'ugly munter'
John Tamihere says the Auckland Harbour Bridge superstructure can be built in six years.