New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandPossums as pets? Former Wellington mayor warns of risksLocal groups fear pet possums could undo conservation gains across Wairarapa. 27 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
PremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent history24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane 24 Oct 06:31 AM
PremiumWellingtonAmalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumAucklandWinning candidates deny allegations of electoral fraud in South Auckland local body election21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom skate protests to council chambers: Andy Cranston reflects on 21-year council journey21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack for round two: Tapsell’s plan for Rotorua’s next 100 daysTania Tapsell received a landslide margin of votes to be re-elected as Rotorua Mayor.20 Oct 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Done my dash': Councillor ends 15-year run after losing seatAndrew von Dadelszen lost his seat to Kat Macmillan by 248 votes.20 Oct 06:22 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandGisborne voter turnout hits 48% – above national averageThe region's turnout was higher than New Zealand's average of 39.4%.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Bhatnagar: Why Auckland's democracy is broken ... and how to start fixing itOPINION: Auckland's council elections drew just 28.8% of eligible voters to the polls.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfrontBoulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘The work now begins’: Couper takes Whangārei’s top job after election winVince Cocurullo exits after 12 years on council and one term as mayor.17 Oct 07:34 AM
New Zealand‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua election results finalised: 'Delighted' Lee keeps seatUpdated: The final results have been declared - what the candidates say.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandDrunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store planApplication for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.15 Oct 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoraltyTracey Collis reflects on nine years as mayor as Scott Gilmore prepares to take her spot.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Democracy is alive and well’: Whangārei Heads locals proud of top voter turnoutWhangārei Heads' 58.9% turnout leads all wards in the district this election.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandFour likely first-term councillors 'thrilled', 'relieved', 'proud and humbled' by resultsFour new councillors are likely to join the table, with several returning to their seats. 14 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandDairy owner, land consultant new Rotorua faces on regional councilLyall Thurston leaves the regional council after five terms representing Rotorua.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Every emotion': Candidate in close race describes tense 48-hour update waitKat Macmillan overturned a five-vote deficit to lead Andrew von Dadelszen by 192 votes.13 Oct 10:00 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne voters want 'something different': Mayor-elect Nándor TánczosThe former Green MP says voters made a clear choice on council spending and nice-to-haves.13 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catchThe approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.13 Oct 02:09 AM
