New ZealandGisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-cappingGisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.21 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Experience, not noise': Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoralty raceA few weeks ago, Calvert said she wouldn't run for mayor. She's changed her mind.18 Jul 09:59 PM
New Zealand'No tattoos, no spinach': Napier deputy mayor hailed as a 'Superhuman'Annette Brosnan has won top individual local government award but she's stepping down.18 Jul 04:03 AM
Wellington'Not over yet': Chung won't drop out of mayoral race over lewd Tory Whanau email11 Jul 05:25 AM
Herald NOWLocal Government nominations open on FridayQueenstown Lakes District Council Candidate Lyal Cocks talks to Ryan Bridge about upcoming Local Body ElectionsWatch02 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandCraig Lord joins forces with councillors for local election pushIt's Westwards versus Labour in the Waitākere and Whau wards.27 Jun 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increaseMore abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.26 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandRich-lister philanthropist backs Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray ChungThe wealthy donor believes the capital is in 'serious decline'.18 Jun 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHas Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.18 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandFormer reality TV star running for Wellington City CouncilTeal Mau and wife Sophia appeared in My Kitchen Rules in 2017.17 Jun 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Auckland housing, Wayne Brown’s big plan and the silliness of the new speed rulesOpinion: Density is coming whether you like it or not and Wayne Brown has a bold new plan.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Make a stand against abuseOPINION: Prospective candidates are thinking twice about standing in local elections.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonCRL opening date revealed, Desley and Wayne make up – Simon Wilson OPINION: While the CRL opening inches closer, new controversies are erupting. 06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.06 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandRates, Rocky and Lord of the Rings: Wellington mayoral hopeful launches campaignRay Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".05 Jun 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Class act': Councillors react to Simpson not contesting Auckland mayoraltyKerrin Leoni doubts Desley Simpson can change Wayne Brown’s leadership style next term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Desley Simpson rules out Auckland mayoral bidSimpson has been considering whether to challenge Brown in the October vote. 05 Jun 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Not just a pretty face': Auckland reality TV star to fight crime through local politicsShe advocates for free cat desexing and microchipping in Auckland.04 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandRegional council chair not seeking re-electionDoug Leeder joined the council in 2013.04 Jun 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on councilA leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".26 May 11:57 PM
Politics‘Crescendo’ of calls to run for mayor ‘persuaded me’ - Andrew LittleThe former Labour leader vows to 'knit the whole council together'. 19 May 12:15 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong-serving regional councillor resignsHer resignation won't trigger a byelection; the seat stays vacant until October.14 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for WellingtonThe Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.07 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for policeGraham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.04 May 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-electionOPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.29 Apr 05:00 PM
