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Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Labour politician switches sides in battle for Whau ward
The Green Party is contesting Whau for the first time at the local body elections.
Matt Heath: Who doesn't love a monorail?
COMMENT: Mayoral hopeful wants to solve Auckland's transport woes.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trail
Council candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Christchurch mayor breaks silence over complaints about councillor
Mayor Lianne Dalziel breaks silence over claims involving three young people.
Youngest local body election candidate in Auckland says youth 'neglected'
Isaac Mercer is standing for a seat in the Ōrākei Local Board in central Auckland.
Local Focus: DJ running for council
Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidate
He says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommended
Can infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Council suffering from FOMO'
Former GM of Destination Rotorua hopes to make council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier mayoral candidates duel over Māori wards, future of Meeanee
Two candidates, Chris Tremain and Steve Gibson, openly against Māori wards.
Govt's climate risk assessment a 'good first step', councils say
Councils facing $14b climate change risk say Govt's risk assessment is a good first step.
Local Focus: Lebo standing for a child positive city
Farmer and mother wants to add Councillor to her roles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth
"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversity
Second-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Christchurch mayoral candidates go head to head in debate
There were interruptions, wild gestures and even threats of bringing out a whistle.
Leading Christchurch mayoral hopefuls face off
Debate moderator promises candidates will not be let off the hook.
Local Focus: Ratepayers group hits the road
Group says its name became a 'term of abuse'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.