New ZealandLocal Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll winVolzke shares his vision for Stratford, if he wins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandAccidental mayor pursuing another term with energyMayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Jul 10:16 PM
New ZealandJohn Banks says Phil Goff's mayoralty like 'grandma's boiled cabbage'"Phil Goff's mayoralty reminds me of grandma's boiled cabbage," Banks said.14 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Democracy deficit' in RotoruaFrom council admin worker to RDRR-endorsed candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jul 08:00 PM
PoliticsNo more jokes about Hamilton if young candidate becomes mayorLouise Hutt sees room for improvement in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne mayor quits for new real estate roleTony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandTe Puke not a destination? Retailers reject Councillor's claimIt's not in decline, it's in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jun 08:00 PM
BusinessLocal Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves betterMeet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Councillor wants underground infrastructure over cyclewaysCouncil spending on "nice to haves" must stop, Cr says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jun 09:37 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Meng Foon on lunches, blackmailing gang members and te reo MāoriGisborne treasure Meng Foon in his last days as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Jun 08:09 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: NZ's youngest councillor sees climate change as the challenge of the centuryCouncillor Chandulal-Mackay on the region's challenges. Made with funding from NZ on Air.10 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Deputy Mayor has no time for people who try to talk Rotorua downHe's been called everything from poodle to puppet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandCampaign for trackless trams to KaroriThere are already plans afoot for any money left over in Let's Get Welly Moving's kitty.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Stepping out of Meng Foon's shadowRehette Stoltz wants to be the one who makes history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandNever doubt Mark Thomas: Perennial candidate throws hat in ring againMark Thomas, the man who always comes back, is standing again for Auckland Council.30 May 05:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Could this be Gisborne's first Māori mayor?Meredith Akuhata-Brown is fighting for the top job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 May 07:53 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Call for more young councillors in RotoruaRotorua Councillor Tania Tapsell talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua Mayor has unfinished businessChadwick wants 3rd term to finish what she started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayoral runner-up aims for top spotReynold Macpherson discusses running for Rotorua Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 09:30 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Kelvin Clout to run for mayor, againClout hopes to be third time lucky. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 03:58 AM
BusinessRacism row: former real estate refuses to step down from powerful trust positionFormer real estate agent defends himself in heated local body meeting.25 Mar 08:34 PM
VideoLocal Focus Waste Free Hack 7: BYO sushi containersNo more bins full of sushi packaging. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch06 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandJosephine Bartley wins Auckland Council seatBartley will take over the vacated seat for the Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward.20 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandAnother councillor fails citizenship test, forcing by-electionBuller council face by-election after it was revealed a councillor was not a citizen.12 Oct 01:32 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: One priority each day for Hastings mayoral candidatesWhat one thing will you do each day as mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Oct 05:01 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Hastings mayoral candidates' background checksWhat makes you qualified to be mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandYule's last day as Local Govt NZ presidentHastings mayor receives excellence award upon standing down as LGNZ president.24 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Ardern gives party a face liftThe Mt Albert byelection has given Jacinda Ardern the street credibility to give Labour a fresh young face in its leadership.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate gives back donationAnnoyed at a newspaper's questions, mayoral candidate gives back election donation.15 Dec 05:59 PM
New ZealandWhat they said: Councillors' maiden speechesHere are extracts from the five new faces on Auckland Council.02 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff reveals his Auckland 'cabinet'Labour stalwart Phil Goff's pick of Franklin councillor Bill Cashmore as Auckland deputy mayor signals a centrist path ahead.20 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandHow the right went wrong in AucklandThe knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrice of democracy could cost $35kA losing candidate is adding thousands to the price of democracy, with a recount for the Hamilton mayoralty set to cost up to $35,000.13 Oct 06:05 AM
