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
PremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonVote for me, vote for my ticket: Wayne Brown's big election play03 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
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
New ZealandUK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same?The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 by the next general election.17 Jul 10:28 PM
New ZealandHe's NZ's longest-serving councillor – and he's not done yetRotorua's Trevor Maxwell will go beyond 50 years as a councillor if re-elected.17 Jul 08:33 PM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28kMayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.17 Jul 04:13 AM
WellingtonChung’s campaign group loses candidate amid email scandalLily Brown said she didn't feel aligned with the tactics of the mayoral candidate's group.16 Jul 08:10 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'The Prime Minister has commented on the email scandal engulfing Wellington's mayoral race. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Jul 08:11 PM
Wellington'Not over yet': Chung won't drop out of mayoral race over lewd Tory Whanau emailIn an interview on Newstalk ZB, Chung said he sent the email because he wanted advice.11 Jul 05:25 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay Mayor seeks fourth term amid election challengeShe faces CHB farmer and resident Will Foley in the October elections.08 Jul 06:00 PM
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
