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Poll shows Tauranga wants an early council election
Respondents were asked several questions.
Invercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegations
Skelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.
Dame Naida: The Mayor is no better than James Cook
Dame Naida Glavish is calling out Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson
'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation bill
The matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.
Karakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoi
More than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.
Complaint over Christchurch mayor's campaign
Phil Mauger's camp is 'very confident' no rules were broken during the campaign.
Local Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton
"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."
Local Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of Masterton
Improving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.
Focus: Simon Bridges claims Auckland business in Covid 'hangover' after meeting with Ardern
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says Mayor Wayne Brown has some pretty strong views around Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland and the council-controlled organisations. Video / NZ Herald
Claire Trevett: Nightmayors for Labour in Wayne Brown victory
Four ministers will be assessing the damage to their plans from mayoral changes.
John Roughan: Political sea change shows how the wind is blowing
OPINION: Wayne Brown's first week in office has been a breath of fresh air.
Dannevirke electrician wants to spark change as Tararua councillor
"If we expect change and want change, we have to change."
Richard Prebble: Any idiot can run - why so many Kiwis didn't vote in local elections
OPINION: Any review has to consider the real reasons for non-participation.
By the numbers: Local election mayoralty margins, voter trends
Voter turnout is lower this year than in 2019 for many areas.
Rotorua's highest-polling candidate also its youngest
Wang has been elected to a second term, preliminary results show.
Simon Watts: A new approach to local priorities
OPINION: 'Vibrant and representative local democracy is under threat.'
Local election results: 'Labour's life got difficult on Saturday'
The relationship between central government and councils is set to get testy.
Local body elections: Voters largely reject disinformation candidates
This election will embolden those wanting to spread misinformation, an expert says.
'A long, long road ahead of us'- new Māori ward councillors aim to build community engagement
Three new councillors of the Takitimu ward in Hastings are ready to serve the community
Jacinda Ardern on local elections and impact on Govt agenda
Opposition parties have called the results a rejection of Labour's agenda.
Local body elections: PM Jacinda Ardern on left's losses
Results from many local body elections show a political shift to the right.