Local elections 2025: Jonathan Larsen, Jason Smith, and Snow Tane still neck-and-neck for Kaipara mayoralty
Trailing well behind the leading trio was Ash Nayyar, with 1256 votes – 1783 behind Smith – effectively…
Hastings mayoral front‑runner Wendy Schollum ‘cautiously optimistic’ on result
Buddo, who was 324 votes behind, on Sunday said he couldn’t concede until late votes were counted. Schollum…
Simon Bridges shuts down talk of future Auckland mayoralty plans
As well as leading the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and enjoying living in Auckland with a young family,…
Tubby Hansen seeks Christchurch mayoralty for 19th time in 2025 race
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Hamish Hay with Queen Elizabeth II. Photo / Supplied In his debut mayoral campaign…
Q+A Wellington mayoral poll: Andrew Little surges ahead with 58% support
“As I get around the city the overwhelming message I hear is that people want serious leadership that…
Five vie for Hastings mayoralty as Darrin Wilson joins race
“Everyone was talking about how much the rates had increased. I thought that’s not cool and jokingly said…