New ZealandLocal Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and councilCandidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Sep 12:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to councilMatt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Sep 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal elections: Battle brewing over North Shore's futureFor such a nice part of the city, the election fighting in North Shore is very intense.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Hawkes: Democracy a joke at local government pollsCOMMENT: An enlightened democracy will wither and die unless tended with great care.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracyMaster of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Sep 09:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trailCouncil candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Sep 09:10 AM
New ZealandElection photo blunder 'astonishing'Two candidates have had the wrong photos put beside their names in the booklets.22 Sep 12:13 AM
KahuLocal Focus: DJ running for councilTe Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidateHe says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommendedCan infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'Council suffering from FOMO'Former GM of Destination Rotorua hopes to make council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandLocal body elections: It's time to have your sayFilm mogul Sir Peter Jackson is bankrolling a Wellington mayoral candidate.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lebo standing for a child positive cityFarmer and mother wants to add Councillor to her roles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversitySecond-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 12:24 PM
New ZealandLeading Christchurch mayoral hopefuls face offDebate moderator promises candidates will not be let off the hook.17 Sep 06:54 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ratepayers group hits the roadGroup says its name became a 'term of abuse'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished businessCouncillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandOpen space group uses election to identify supportersCommunity groups and Generation Zero are getting involved in the Auckland elections.12 Sep 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoff and Tamihere agree council marinas could be soldA public meeting this week opposed any further attempt to privatise Hobsonville Marina.12 Sep 06:37 AM
New ZealandColourful, home-made billboards a welcome change to the restDillon Tooth's election billboards are made from recycled fence posts and pallets.11 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier mayoral front-runners front upKirsten Wise and Chris Tremain discuss the issues. Made with funding on NZ On Air.09 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandGoff takes time out of mayoral race for a family illnessLast year, Goff suffered a heart attack and later given a clean bill of health.09 Sep 01:18 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissionsRacism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hot on port progressCouncil candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Sep 01:59 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Hot on port progressCouncil candidate Brightwell questions council's progress. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch05 Sep 01:59 AM
New Zealand'Big oaf': Local politician slammed for online jab at homeless manFormer North Shore City Mayor George Wood later removed his comments.04 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandTamihere wants waste-to-energy plant for Auckland's rubbishAnother mayoral candidate, Craig Lord, says Tamihere's team nicked the idea.03 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandTOP party hijacks John Tamihere's 0800 Jacinda hotlineThe Opportunities Party has made a cheeky raid on the Auckland mayoral contest.03 Sep 07:13 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillor complains to police about racist flyersPaul Young is also coping with his mother being gravely ill in Middlemore Hospital.29 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandPolitician denies making shops remove critical postersA squabble has erupted over posters which oppose change to Chamberlain Park Golf Course.27 Aug 10:26 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bidJames Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandMichael Sergel: Ihumātao four years onIt's four years since the council meeting which helped launch the Ihumātao movement.27 Aug 01:10 AM
