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Support for Māori wards stronger in provinces than cities
The introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.
How Viv Beck's Auckland mayoral campaign went from bad to worse
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'Insult to Aucklanders': Collins calls out rival for failing to front at Herald debate
Efeso Collins says Aucklanders deserve a candidate who will engage with voters.
Mayoral candidate stumped by mystery election signs going up on his behalf
'The first I knew of them was my mum drove past one outside Te Puna Hall and told me.'
Local Focus: Kaydee Zabelin on Candidate Camera
Meet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate Camera
Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera
Meet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Karen Naylor on Candidate Camera
Meet Karen Naylor, who is running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Rod Trott on Candidate Camera
Meet Rod Trott, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate Camera
Meet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.
'Heavy heart': Viv Beck quits Auckland mayoral race; rivals respond
Candidate's late withdrawal means her name will still feature on voting papers.
Local Focus: Council candidate Liz Gear stops interview over vaccination question
Gear was asked if she was anti-vax or anti-mandate, and she didn't like it.
Local Focus: Ana Apatu on Candidate Camera
Meet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.
Local Focus: Sayeed Ahmed on Candidate Camera
Hawke's Bay Muslim leader Sayeed Ahmed standing for HDC again.
Local Focus: Victoria Fuata'i on Candidate Camera
Victoria Fuata'i has a solid connection with local community.
Local Focus: Nigel Simpson on Candidate Camera
Nigel Simpson discusses why he is running for NCC mayor in the upcoming elections.
Your Vote 2022: Use our interactive to help you decide
Local body elections voting opens today.
Local Focus: Maxine Boag on Candidate Camera
Hear why Maxine Boag is seeking her sixth term on the Napier District Council
Local Focus: Nigel Olsen on Candidate Camera
Nigel Olsen discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.
Local Focus: Meenal Dutt on Candidate Camera
Meet Meenal Dutt, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Focus: Efeso Collins talks policies leading up to mayoral election
Efeso Collins sat down with NZ Herald reporter Bernard Orsman to discuss his mayoral campaign and policies leading up to the Auckland mayoral election. Video / Carson Bluck
Local Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate Camera
Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.
Local Focus: Don Paterson on Candidate Camera
Tourism is the biggest issue, says Rotorua Lakes Council candidate.
Wayne Brown pulls out of NZ Herald mayoral debate
The debate will be livestreamed on nzherald.co.nz from 5pm.
Local Focus: Gilly Lawrence on Candidate Camera
Gilly grew up in a filmmakers family and had a creative childhood.
Local Focus: Nick Chater on Candidate Camera
Rotorua Lakes Community Board member eyeing seat at Council.
Local Focus: Kellie Jessup on Candidate Camera
Kellie Jessup has her three jabs done, and is running for HDC.
Local Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate Camera
Hohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.
Efeso Collins plans to ditch car one day a week - wants others to do the same
Efeso Collins wants to change Auckland from a mini version of Los Angeles.
Local Focus: Mark Arnott on Candidate Camera
Meet Mark Arnott, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera
Meet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.
WDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabled
Meet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.