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New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill

Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.

Ministry of Transport apologises to Simon Bridges over blocking 'spam'

Simon Bridges credits the Ministry of Transport for taking steps to correct its error.

Simon Bridges cries foul over car submissions

Bridges says Ministry blocked at least 1000 objections to so-called car tax-rebate scheme.

Comment: The one word that exposes Trump's fatal flaw

Comment: The one word that could end his presidency.

John Hawkes: Democracy a joke at local government polls

COMMENT: An enlightened democracy will wither and die unless tended with great care.

Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy

Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jay Kuten: Election for the future of Whanganui

It's local election time and columnist Jay Kuten discusses the important issues

End of an era: UK House Speaker John Bercow to step down

Bercow has been praised by both side for his commitment to the democratic process.

Jay Kuten: MPs displaying arrogance

Racialised politics, whether it comes from Māori or Pākehā, is deplorable and divisive.

Political Roundup: How to achieve transformational change in politics

Comment: There's increasing doubt about how 'transformational' the Government will be.

How HK's protesters are evading the surveillance state

Protesters are "doing anything" to stay ahead of police to hide their identity.

Ian Bremmer: Democracy's appeal in age of Trump

COMMENT: World's strongmen unlikely to change desire for freedom.

Letters: Council costs needed first

To know what council spending might be stopped, we must first know the costs involved.

Leighton Smith: Taking our democracy for granted

COMMENT: Challenges to the political status quo have emerged all round the world.

Letters: Local fuel prices a puzzle

Government needs to determine whether the big oil companies are in genuine competition.

Editorial: Christchurch Call and corporate conscience

Pressure on tech giants and other corporates to change has been mounting for some time.