National wants referendum to decide four-year term
National says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromLocal Body Elections
Charity gave John Tamihere $100k for failed mayoral bid
John Tamihere outspent Phil Goff but got well beaten at the polls.
'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'
Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.
Moving on from Wellington's cliffhanger election result
Clouds clear for new mayor Andy Foster as Justin Lester's vote recount bid is quashed.
Mayoral recount: Justin Lester doesn't have the numbers he was counting on
New information shines a different light on Wellington's mayoral vote recount saga.
Local Focus: Councillors inspired by NZ's most beautiful city
Whanganui District Council celebrates Whanganui Win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council seat decided after coin toss
Coin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.
Queenstown council seat to be decided by coin toss
Two candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.
Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester wants a recount
Lester has formally applied for a recount over the 62-vote margin.
Auckland's Chinese councillor urges Asian voters to 'vote for ourselves'
Researcher says campaign timely and will act as a wake up call.
Walkouts, protests and boycott: Council meeting hit by drama
Return of the cloak and the mystery of the missing hat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: A greenie, a pastor and a lifecoach walk into a council chamber
Meet the three new women on Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Making it work: Young councillors put jobs on hold
As one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fisher's big day: From McDonald's to Rotorua Council with advice from Jacinda
Wang took two important phone calls on election day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland Council final results: It's official, Mike Lee loses seat
The final results of the Auckland Council elections are published today.
Comment: A new low for NZ democracy
Comment: The worst voter turnout ever, six years after the worse turnout ever.
Editorial: People have spoken, now like it or lump it
EDITORIAL: The die has been cast and we now live with the results for the next 3 years.
Paul Cornish: Confessions of a local body candidate
Comment: "The first candidate meeting at Sunnynook and I arrive at the wrong location..."
Jordan Williams: For the centre-right to win elections, they have to turn up
Comment: Where the hell is the National Party?
Sir Peter Jackson calls to congratulate new Wellington mayor
The first time Andy Foster has directly heard from film-maker since his campaign launch.
One vote in it: NZ's tightest election race and 'one of the hardest elections I have faced' says candidate
Tararua District Council's election is going right down to the wire.
Councillor tells Goff to put him on Auckland Transport board
Chris Darby wants to become the people's eyes and ears at unpopular CCO.
Wellington's new mayor steps up, Justin Lester bows out
Transport and a portfolio shakeup is on the agenda for Wellington's new mayor.
Voting takes the steam out of hot issues in Super City
Takapuna Beach Business Association wants to get on with the town revitalisation.
Female quake shakes up Hamilton City Council
Female shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.
Andy Foster elected mayor of Wellington
Andy Foster has been elected mayor of Wellington, ousting incumbent Justin Lester.
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayor
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.
Palmerston North mayor wanted more debates
Grant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional council
Hawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.
Phil Goff wins a second term as Auckland Mayor
Phil Goff is promising to review and reform council-controlled organisations.