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Complaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to police

A Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved

12 Questions: John Tamihere on faith, resilience and redemption

John Tamihere says his Catholic faith has helped him through the tough times.

Auckland Council: Who got the $80,000 bonus and pay rise?

Executive pay at Panuku also rose by 22 per cent last year.

Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe

Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Curtis will 'challenge the status quo'

"You shouldn't get things wrong with ratepayers' money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council

We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Goff vs Tamihere - who's best for business?

Mayoral Debate: Goff v Tamihere - Who's got the goods for Auckland business?

Revealed: The five most sought-after jobs in local politics

The most competitive jobs in local politics aren't necessarily the highest paid.

Local Focus: 18yo council candidate there for his generation

Think about us when making decisions says candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local elections 2019: The village battles of Albert-Eden

Two popular councillors in a ward where controversy bubbles away in every village.

Council candidate unknowingly rented out illegal property

Council candidate says he did not know the dwelling he was renting out was illegal

Local Focus: Whanganui election message from Africa

Councillor Reid wants second term on council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors

"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

12 Questions: Phil Goff on ambitions, successes - and regrets

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff talks about his political successes and his biggest regret.

New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill

Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.

Local Focus: From Congo to Council

Candidate brings diversity to mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Crowded field for Hawke's Bay DHB election

The Hawke's Bay DHB election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local elections: Council hopefuls waging a quiet war in Waitematā

More of the same but done better, or something different? Auckland's Waitematā contest.