Mayoral hopefuls share vision for future
Criticism said leadership race was between mediocre candidates and called for big ideas. Bernard Orsman asked contenders how they'll do that.
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A Wellington mayoral hopeful is reaching out to older voters, promising a rates deferral scheme for retirees.
'I've slept with one woman for 45 years'
Mayoral debate front runner Phil Goff talks user-pays, Auckland infrastructure and 45 years of marital fidelity.
Political Roundup: Bringing ethnic minorities to the table
Do ethnic minorities need their own political parties and separate electoral seats?
Donald Trump used to attract younger Tauranga voters
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is being used to lure younger Tauranga voters to a Meet the Candidates evening next week. Tauranga
Candidates' visions should not be too set
The last thing Auckland needs is a mayor elected on a mandate to pursue a needless extravagance for no better reason than he or she promised it.
Rudman: Who would stand for local govt?
COMMENT: As we prepare to yawn our way through another round of local government elections, spare a thought for the masochists fighting to represent you.
Mayoral candidates to be tested in debate
Environmental issues are expected to be raised at an Auckland mayoral debate in Titirangi this evening.
Local Government bill 'undemocratic'
Proposed new powers for Local Government Commission are anti-democratic and could result in forced amalgamation, opponents of new bill say.
Beware these mayoral promises
John Palino's three major policies are: "reduce rates" - now that has an appealing sound - but how?
Battleground Auckland
Super City reporter Bernard Orsman takes a look at some of the key match-ups that will determine the outcome of October's elections.
Auckland mayoral candidates up to 19
The Electoral Office has added business school owner Susanna Kruger to the list of candidates standing for the Auckland mayoralty.
Council admits candidate list bungle
Auckland Council says 25 names were left off its candidate list for the upcoming local elections due to an "administrative oversight".
Goff: 'A million trees and shrubs for Auckland'
Mayoral candidate Phil Goff has launched a bold plan to plant a million trees and shrubs in Auckland.
Last minute rush for mayoral bid
There are 17 people in the running for the Auckland Council's top job.
Final council candidates revealed
Nominations for positions on the various local government bodies representing Rotorua residents ended today at midday, now the real
Victoria Carter: Move on, career councillors
COMMENT: Let's hope this election we might see some long-standing or well-known names step down and some new brooms.
Unitary Plan panel delivers right answer
Auckland has made heavy weather of its plain need for dense development.
Proposals will let Auckland thrive
Auckland's Unitary Plan will be transformative for the city with proposals allowing enough commercial and industrial development to let business thrive: expert.
Editorial: Local elections your chance to bring change
If you believe you can do a better job for your district, city or community, now is the time to put your hand up.