PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lippedMany councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders saySimpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priorityStaff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.24 Feb 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Tory Whanau risking it all on a golden gambleMonths of road works will lead into this year's election.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled pastJoshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family. 13 Feb 04:07 AM
KahuThe economist who wants to be Auckland’s first Māori mayorAuckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.06 Feb 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Desley for mayor': Simpson not ruling out Auckland mayoralty bid, campaign website registeredSimpson told the Herald it was a 'bit soon' to make a decision.30 Jan 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Familiar face causes a stir in Wellington’s mayoral raceJustin Lester says he doesn't intend to run for the mayoralty again but won't rule it out.23 Jan 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in OctoberIn a Facebook post, Southgate announced that it was time for a change.12 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandDivision, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review2024 saw clashes between central and local government. 03 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandTCDC councillor puts hand up for mayoraltyFirst-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.16 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho is challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s mayoralty?High-profile names have been rumoured, with one prominent Wellingtonian not ruling it out.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Auckland election - here's $350, will you vote for us?OPINION: It may be legal to pay voters but that doesn't make it right, says Simon Wilson.07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeillOPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.23 Sep 12:19 AM
KahuMāori Wards: Councils resentful about funding a poll put on them by coalition’s agendaCouncils face huge costs while also being asked to pare down spending.11 Sep 06:56 PM
KahuLocal councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling ruleFNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.20 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council welcomes newest memberKirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.14 Aug 02:38 AM
OpinionNanaia Mahuta: Active participation in democracy means being counted, being a voiceOPINION: We are being taken back to the bad old days.07 Aug 06:36 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Māori wardsCouncils that established Māori wards without a referendum may have to scrap them.06 Aug 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori wardIf they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.04 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandHamilton byelection has voter turnout of less than 6%The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.31 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandAn end to bloated bureaucracy? Auckland Council appoints new executive teamChief executive Phil Wilson, who took the job last November, makes top-level changes.07 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandNominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat openThe byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.13 May 11:42 PM
PoliticsNZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle to donate council salary to charityHe will stay on as councillor until October to avoid a byelection.06 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandMinister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'19 Apr 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'14 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandAre you enrolled? Tauranga election four months awayFor the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.18 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandPaula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoraltyWayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreen backlash as Wellingtonians vote in 'centrist' councillorGreens have been snubbed in favour of a "centrist" councillor in the seat.17 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandBy-election in Hastings after two councillors resignThird-term councillor Redstone and first-termer Renata Nepe have both resigned.15 Feb 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.21 Nov 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
