New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the first of everything': Jackie Akuhata-Brown opens up on local election bidAkuhata-Brown is completing a Masters in Applied Indigenous Knowledge.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Huge loss': Rotorua mourns death of lakeside championPhill Thomass is being remembered for his leadership, vision and dedication.25 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandFrom golf to Hollywood: Mayoral hopeful Paterson’s plans to reinvent RotoruaDon Paterson says Rotorua must think bigger to move forward.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBurning rubber: Town faces fresh wave of foul odour reportsInvestigators have identified a home and an industrial site as possible sources.24 Sep 04:43 AM
New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
New ZealandCity's tarnished image dominates tourism debateRotorua mayoral candidates outline tourism plans as reputation and safety take focus.23 Sep 06:47 PM
New Zealand‘Massive room for improvement’: Gisborne mayoral candidates on workshop transparencyThe Ombudsman says workshops should still be advertised even if closed.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandHow the Lakeland Queen inspired Robert Lee to run for Rotorua mayorRobert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tania Tapsell wants the top job again in RotoruaShe is seeking re-election as mayor in October's local elections.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection U-turn: Barrett returns to mayoral race, apologises to supportersDecision comes two weeks after she said she would not be campaigning for health reasons.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow do Gisborne's council candidates plan to vote in Māori wards referendumOf 31 candidates, 30 responded, with most backing Māori wards to stay.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Common sense': Plans to move parolee facility to isolated valley scrapped"We have been very clear that the proposed location is not appropriate."16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fears for election integrity after opponent drops outWith her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum and local issues discussed at senior voters’ forumCandidates debated the $8.3m Rotorua Museum shortfall at a packed Grey Power forum.12 Sep 06:08 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor hopefuls agree: rates unsustainable, solutions neededRehette Stoltz said 80-85% of council spending already covers core services.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaking business lessons to the council table: Gisborne candidate’s pitchThe 32-year-old father of two says financial hardship shaped his outlook.12 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrom Antarctica to council: Candidate’s vision for a destination GisborneJodie Curtis is one of 19 candidates contesting eight general ward seats.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandUnion claims Rotorua nursery closing, council says no decisions made yetThe Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff.10 Sep 02:26 AM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConflict at Northland Regional Council top table investigatedTui Shortland and Geoff Crawford resolve matters directly after complaints are dismissed.09 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
