Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
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National says the treaty does not trump democracy; Labour says it's the treaty evolving.
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Anonymous Facebook post claims responsibility for Auckland mayoral candidate egging
Two eggs were lobbed at Ted Johnston, but the original target was Leo Molloy.
Editorial: Three Waters has blocked Govt's ears
OPINION: Our editorial on the close of submissions for the Water Services Entities Bill.
Watch: Auckland mayoral candidates egged during public debate
The incident oddly came following a discussion about council spending.
Council to discuss contentious issue of Mayor Tim Shadbolt's rental car saga
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Ardern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticism
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Two high-profile Māori race for mayoralty
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Mayoral hopefuls face off over digital diversion
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Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda retracts claim she won an Emmy
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Local Focus: Dealing to Palmerston North's river rubbish
Planning for beautiful rivers in Palmerston North ahead of strong urban growth.
Ardern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three Waters
Jacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.
First wāhine Māori stands for Ruapehu mayoralty
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Sir Tim's costly ride: Mayor spends $523 on rental to travel from Wgtn to P North
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Keven Mealamu set to stand for Auckland Council
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Govt gives councils $350,000 each to set up Three Waters
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Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown, Leo Molloy locked in absurd wedge politics
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Jack Tame: TV interview was comedy but showed Auckland mayoral candidate as he is
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Auckland ferry overhaul - landmark or small wins?
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Auckland mayoral poll: Efeso Collins opens up lead
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Aspiring Māori politicians encouraged to stand for council
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Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying
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Inside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light rail
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Wellington mayoral hopeful says it's time for women to lead after Roe v Wade decision
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Mayors and councillors support petition to lower voting age to 16
The petition will be handed to Parliament today.
Raetihi local enters race for Ruapehu mayoralty
Ruapehu District Council's youngest councillor is entering the district's mayoralty race.