New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
OpinionCould this be the solution to low voter turnout at local elections?Voter turnout in local elections has slumped to around 40% nationwide.23 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandCity's tarnished image dominates tourism debateRotorua mayoral candidates outline tourism plans as reputation and safety take focus.23 Sep 06:47 PM
PremiumMood of the Boardroom'It's broken': Business leaders call for overhaul of local government23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if elected21 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuPhil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voiceIt is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow do Gisborne's council candidates plan to vote in Māori wards referendumOf 31 candidates, 30 responded, with most backing Māori wards to stay.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuWhanganui Māori ward candidate 'doing the mahi with heart'Protecting the Māori ward is Hayden Potaka’s top priority.16 Sep 01:00 AM
Auckland'I don't want this job': Why local board candidate doesn't want you to vote for himHe admits he's unqualified and says the only books he reads are dystopian novels.15 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandJamaine Ross says 'Don't Vote For Me' at local body electionsThe Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidate standing for a bet.Watch15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor compared to Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in 'disgusting' postThe post singled out Green councillor Rebecca Matthews in a personal attack.13 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fears for election integrity after opponent drops outWith her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson Love this City: Election news and Brown's latest 'drongo'OPINION: "Brain tests", who wants what Wayne wants, Kerrin Leoni on housing, and more.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua mayoral candidate appears in court on driving chargeShe faces a charge of disqualified driving on Fenton St on August 14.12 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum and local issues discussed at senior voters’ forumCandidates debated the $8.3m Rotorua Museum shortfall at a packed Grey Power forum.12 Sep 06:08 AM
New ZealandMāori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklets after errorThree Māori ward candidates were left out of the Ōpōtiki voting booklet.11 Sep 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting bookletVoters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'09 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandNapier council candidates divided as city prepares for its first go at Māori wardsIntroduction of the wards comes at the same time as a referendum to decide their future.08 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
