PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoll shows Tauranga wants an early council electionRespondents were asked several questions.06 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandInvercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegationsSkelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.05 May 03:26 AM
KahuDame Naida: The Mayor is no better than James CookDame Naida Glavish is calling out Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson15 Mar 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation billThe matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.22 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandKarakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoiMore than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.14 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandComplaint over Christchurch mayor's campaignPhil Mauger's camp is 'very confident' no rules were broken during the campaign.28 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."13 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of MastertonImproving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.12 Nov 08:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Simon Bridges claims Auckland business in Covid 'hangover' after meeting with ArdernAuckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says Mayor Wayne Brown has some pretty strong views around Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland and the council-controlled organisations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron ScottWho is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?17 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandEight votes in it: Defeated mayor seeks recount after losing to 23-year-oldSlim margin means a change to as few as four votes could see the result overturned.17 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Nightmayors for Labour in Wayne Brown victoryFour ministers will be assessing the damage to their plans from mayoral changes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Political sea change shows how the wind is blowingOPINION: Wayne Brown's first week in office has been a breath of fresh air.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDannevirke electrician wants to spark change as Tararua councillor"If we expect change and want change, we have to change."12 Oct 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Any idiot can run - why so many Kiwis didn't vote in local electionsOPINION: Any review has to consider the real reasons for non-participation.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBy the numbers: Local election mayoralty margins, voter trendsVoter turnout is lower this year than in 2019 for many areas.11 Oct 06:00 AM
KahuRotorua's highest-polling candidate also its youngestWang has been elected to a second term, preliminary results show.10 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Watts: A new approach to local prioritiesOPINION: 'Vibrant and representative local democracy is under threat.'10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal election results: 'Labour's life got difficult on Saturday'The relationship between central government and councils is set to get testy.10 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandLocal body elections: Voters largely reject disinformation candidatesThis election will embolden those wanting to spread misinformation, an expert says.10 Oct 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'A long, long road ahead of us'- new Māori ward councillors aim to build community engagementThree new councillors of the Takitimu ward in Hastings are ready to serve the community09 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern on local elections and impact on Govt agendaOpposition parties have called the results a rejection of Labour's agenda.09 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandLocal body elections: PM Jacinda Ardern on left's lossesResults from many local body elections show a political shift to the right.09 Oct 09:07 PM
New Zealand'We want to take control back': New Auckland mayor's warnings to council boardsWayne Brown will start going over the council books today.09 Oct 08:29 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Local election voters send strong signal - will the Govt listen?Opinion: The results of the local government elections were a disaster for progressives.09 Oct 07:35 PM
New ZealandWatch: Departing Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt shows toll of loss in exit interviewShadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.09 Oct 07:15 PM
KahuWāhine Māori mayors welcome the challenge to make a differenceTwo wahine Māori mayors take control in Rotorua and Wellington.09 Oct 05:41 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 10 October, 2022 Sensitive files posted to the dark web, Auckland’s new mayor gets to work and police on the scene in Wattle Downs in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 04:38 PM
New ZealandNew Mayor of Whangarei Vince Cocurullo on his vision for the regionNew Mayor of Whangarei Vince Cocurullo on his vision for the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Kaipara Mayor on his vision for the regionNew Mayor of Kaipara Craig Jepson on his election and what he'll do in his first 100 days. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillor says record low local election turnout 'extremely concerning'In one area of Auckland voter turnout was lower than 20 per cent.09 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandNew Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sings 'hit the road Goff' following electionNew Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sings 'hit the road Goff' following election. Source / Carlin Lee via TwitterWatch09 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandLittle change for Hawke's Bay in local body electionsEditorial: The lack of quality candidates to unseat the status quo really shone through.09 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandUnsuccessful Wellington mayoral candidate on why he believes he lost the racePaul Eagle says his centrist campaign foundered because votes split along party lines.08 Oct 08:35 PM
