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
New ZealandCouncillor gets elected by six-vote marginA Hutt City councillor has beaten out her closest rival by only six votes.13 Oct 03:07 AM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor King 'felt warm and fuzzy'Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.13 Oct 01:05 AM
