PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsNot a comfortable CoalitionUncertainty is seen by company heads as being the biggest dampener on business confidence23 Sep 05:00 PM
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EducationLocal Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all agesBeing welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLabour politician switches sides in battle for Whau wardThe Green Party is contesting Whau for the first time at the local body elections.22 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Who doesn't love a monorail?COMMENT: Mayoral hopeful wants to solve Auckland's transport woes.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Sep 09:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trailCouncil candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Sep 09:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor breaks silence over complaints about councillorMayor Lianne Dalziel breaks silence over claims involving three young people.22 Sep 07:24 AM
New ZealandYoungest local body election candidate in Auckland says youth 'neglected'Isaac Mercer is standing for a seat in the Ōrākei Local Board in central Auckland.22 Sep 05:45 AM
KahuLocal Focus: DJ running for councilTe Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidateHe says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommendedCan infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'Council suffering from FOMO'Former GM of Destination Rotorua hopes to make council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier mayoral candidates duel over Māori wards, future of MeeaneeTwo candidates, Chris Tremain and Steve Gibson, openly against Māori wards.19 Sep 05:14 AM
New ZealandGovt's climate risk assessment a 'good first step', councils sayCouncils facing $14b climate change risk say Govt's risk assessment is a good first step.18 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lebo standing for a child positive cityFarmer and mother wants to add Councillor to her roles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversitySecond-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 12:24 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayoral candidates go head to head in debateThere were interruptions, wild gestures and even threats of bringing out a whistle.17 Sep 10:49 AM
New ZealandLeading Christchurch mayoral hopefuls face offDebate moderator promises candidates will not be let off the hook.17 Sep 06:54 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ratepayers group hits the roadGroup says its name became a 'term of abuse'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished businessCouncillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Sep 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The B Team': Inside the plot to seize control of Auckland CouncilThey call themselves the 'B team', and are planning to defeat 'Team Goff'.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': New political leaflet leaked - is this racist?The pamphlet urges voters to ask the question of their local government candidates.11 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandAbout 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in HamiltonCelebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.10 Sep 08:20 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier mayoral front-runners front upKirsten Wise and Chris Tremain discuss the issues. Made with funding on NZ On Air.09 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton council puts proposal to buy riverside apartments on holdMayoral opponent fears the council will be asked to push through more big ticket items08 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How to make Auckland fit for 21st centuryCOMMENT: Auckland Council election is about making a city fit for purpose in 21st century.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hot on port progressCouncil candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandCouncil candidates refuse to share stage with indecent assault offenderSome candidates said it was outrageous he would even be allowed to stand for election.04 Sep 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: The only Tamihere policy that makes perfect senseCOMMENT: National interest would be better served by rationalisation of country's ports.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow good (or poor) are they? We rate the Auckland councillorsWe rate every Auckland councillor standing for re-election.30 Aug 05:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bidJames Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch27 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bidJames Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 03:31 AM
