Election 2026: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s new party approved by Electoral Commission
Te Tai Tokerau Party The commission pondered whether the name of Kapa-Kingi’s new party would confuse voters, given…
Outspoken developer Matthew Horncastle referred to police over political billboard
In May, Horncastle revealed he’d been referred to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over the billboard. Matthew Horncastle…
Election 2026: Winston Peters announces citizens-only voting policy
“Voting in our country should be a privilege of those who have sworn allegiance to New Zealand and…
Chris Luxon’s Botany office targeted in Greenpeace protest with Trump image, US flags; police investigate
Photos from the Botany office in East Auckland show multiple US flags propped up along the entrance, with…
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s funding
The Maritime Union, Amalgamated Workers Union, E Tū Union, and Dairy Workers Union each gave Little $5000 towards…
Media Insider: Wellington advertising agency loses six key staff, wins $15.5 million Electoral Commission election contract
Those who have been headhunted from VML Wellington are managing director Fleur Head, head of planning Anna Gunnell,…
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…