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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.