Local elections 2025: Follow all the election results as they come in
Council voting systems Both the Northland Regional Council and Kaipara District Council use First Past the Post (FPP).…
Wellington business confidence survey shows leaders pessimistic, unhappy with council
Wellington City Council’s business support, or lack thereof, drew strong reaction from the business leaders. When it came…
Kaipara election hoardings vandalised amid rising abuse of local politicians
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson rejected the claim, saying he promoted equal opportunities and “equal fair treatment”. Jepson, who…
Far North election candidate told to ask media for council’s policy view
After replacing his sign and warning FNDC not to interfere further, Natusch received an email from the council’s…
Hawke’s Bay local election turnout: Hastings slowest, Wairoa strongest so far
“In simple terms, if you don’t vote, you can’t really complain about future decisions.” The region with the…
‘We’re the slowest folk on planet’ – Luxon on key election process
‘We’re the slowest folk on planet’ – Luxon on key election process ZB Choose a region Shows Slide…
Rotorua mayoral hopeful Shakaina Fraser campaigns on housing, family and community
Referring to the cost of living and Rotorua’s homelessness issues, she said: “If we pay for rent, pay…
Allegations of election tampering against Waikato candidate Fabio Rodrigues referred to police
It was also alleged that he put his own flyers into the PO boxes while placing mail in…
Thames-Coromandel: Local body election candidate Danny Topia dies
Thames-Coromandel District Council election candidate Danny Topia has died. “Our council extends its heartfelt condolences to Topia’s whānau,…
Rotorua council election: City’s reputation key issue in mayoral tourism debate
Quizzed on how to improve the city’s nightlife, Barrett said that in interactions across the country she had…
Clarke Gayford on his doco Prime Minister: ‘Jacinda’s time in office was a whirlwind – we were just trying to keep our heads above water’
There are moments in Prime Minister, the documentary about Dame Jacinda Ardern, that you see coming. Her elevation…
Whanganui District Council rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward election botch-up
In a major blunder, information for Māori ward candidates was also missing from election materials for Ōpōtiki District,…