New ZealandCouncillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability. 24 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Bonkers': Wellington City Council candidate suggests moving election dateLocal elections follow a fixed schedule as laid out in the Local Electoral Act 2001.21 Aug 07:46 AM
New ZealandWhy former editor Jeremy Muir is running for district councilMuir wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative and transparent'.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay's speed dating for council wannabes, mayoral candidate conversationsLocal election candidates to take part in the event, aimed at connecting with CHB voters.19 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandConservationist and author 'Sam the Trap Man' makes bid for council seatCandidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We shouldn’t undervalue the important work of historians OPINION: Also letters on religion and politics; cycle helmets; Palestinian state. 19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa's fourth mayoral candidate is a flood victim wanting to stop another one'Younger people are the ones going to take over and we don’t want to leave a mess.'18 Aug 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash weighs on election candidate'It was one of those stupid, silly mistakes anyone could make.'17 Aug 09:05 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are neededSome candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandLocal body candidate faces backlash over $1m tax evasion convictionHe was convicted on 11 charges in 2019 for evading income tax and fraudulent GST claims.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth councilThree dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.10 Aug 05:49 AM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSilly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls One candidate is running for mayor in two places at opposite ends of the South Island.08 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Very grateful': No votes cast but Rotorua has its first election winnerOnly one person wanted the seat, but its winner says that might be good sign.07 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Trolls everywhere': Abuse blamed as candidate shortage forces byelectionOnly three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board.06 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandWhy a pub owner ditched travel plans to run for re-electionWhat drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua's election race, after saying he would step down.05 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandFormer council CEO among seven challenging Western Bay Mayor for top jobThere are 55 people standing in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections.04 Aug 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonVote for me, vote for my ticket: Wayne Brown's big election playAnalysis: Wayne Brown doesn't want just to win, he wants a council he can control. 03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandLocal elections see candidate shortage as voter turnout concerns growCandidate shortages may decrease already low voter turnout in local elections.03 Aug 05:03 AM
AnalysisBernard Orsman'Exceptionally good': Wayne Brown's team targets council seatsANALYSIS: Twelve candidates are running for the mayoralty, down from 23 in 2022.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'People over politics': Candidate's vision for Gisborne's futureShe co-owned a lifestyle store in Hong Kong, bringing in items from all over the world.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandNo suit, no experience, no jargon: Rotorua's novel job ad for $166k-a-year gigCould you be one of the 'everyday legends' Rotorua seeks? FYI – there's a catch. 29 Jul 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why are councils needing to woo local-body election nominations?Opinion: Crippling rate could be behind the cooling of election-candidates' enthusiasm.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
Wellington'Failed to show respect': CEO closes case on councillor's gossip emailMatt Prosser said he didn't condone the behaviour but won't investigate further.25 Jul 12:54 AM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
