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Local Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth

"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversity

Second-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Christchurch mayoral candidates go head to head in debate

There were interruptions, wild gestures and even threats of bringing out a whistle.

Leading Christchurch mayoral hopefuls face off

Debate moderator promises candidates will not be let off the hook.

Local Focus: Ratepayers group hits the road

Group says its name became a 'term of abuse'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished business

Councillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'The B Team': Inside the plot to seize control of Auckland Council

They call themselves the 'B team', and are planning to defeat 'Team Goff'.

'Deeply concerned': New political leaflet leaked - is this racist?

The pamphlet urges voters to ask the question of their local government candidates.

About 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in Hamilton

Celebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.

Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid

James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Editorial: Vote now, pay later, as candidates roll out the barrel

We say: Councils are running out of money as candidates take the hustings with promises.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is John Tamihere Auckland's Brexit or Trump moment?

COMMENT: Will you bet your last $10 on John Tamihere?

Simon Wilson: How to make sense of Auckland Council election candidates

COMMENT: Many upstanding people are standing for Council. But which ones have good ideas?

Local Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and culture

It's time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ratepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debate

Secrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.

Hosking: No Phil, cities aren't 'failing' - they're choked by red tape

COMMENT: Maybe Phil Twyford could rebuild his reputation by demolishing all the red tape.

Letters: Whanganui council 'too male, too white and too old'

Non-alphabetical listing of candidates' names on ballot papers could be a game-changer.

Phil Goff v John Tamihere in Herald debate - who won?

Top candidates for Auckland mayoralty squared off on nzherald.co.nz at 7pm tonight.