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Auckland Councillors Share Their Top Priorities
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:50 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting spoke to some of the winners about how they felt about the win, and their priorities for the next term. More >>
Waimakariri Council Boss Pushes Back At Debt Criticism
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward says it has been a frustrating experience watching candidates misrepresent the council's debt levels. More >>
Whangārei Heads Community Tops District's Voter Turnout
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:37 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei Heads Citizens Association deputy chair Jan Boyes said she was not surprised with the top district turnout. More >>
Former Deputy Mayor's Re-Election Highlights Pasifika's Rural Reach
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Growing Pacific population in the South While Pacific people remain a small proportion of Waitaki’s population, the community is growing rapidly and reshaping the district’s identity. More >>
Boaties Welcome Dredging Of Sediment-Laden Havelock Marina
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:25 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Port Marlborough planned to dredge and deepen the Havelock channel and marina basin, and replace three old wooden jetties with new concrete ones. More >>
Selwyn's Big Shake-Up: What's Planned For The Fastest Growing District?
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The district's new mayor is promising the next rate rise will be a single digit. More >>
Whanganui Elects First Māori Ward Councillors As Voters Signal Support For Seats
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 4:17 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui’s first Māori ward councillors, Geoff Hipango and Julie Herewini, say their election marks both a milestone for local democracy and a call to strengthen Māori participation in local government. The pair were elected from a field of five ... More >>
What Happens If Votes Are Tied In Local Elections?
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 3:24 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill City Council has provided some clarification, saying the winner would be determined by 'lots', as per electoral legislation. More >>
New Ashburton Mayor Ready To ‘Walk The Walk’
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 3:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The phone call from Ashburton chief executive Hamish Riach to say she was the mayor-elect came while she was blowing up inflatable Hammers. More >>
Dairy Owner, Land Consultant New Rotorua Faces On Regional Council
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:57 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Lyall Thurston leaves the regional council after five terms representing Rotorua. More >>
Fauono Ken Laban's Historic Win Ushers In New Zealand’s Potentially Most Diverse Council
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:51 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The long-time broadcaster and community advocate says his victory in Lower Hutt reflects the generations of Pacific migrants who worked hard, served others, and built the foundation for today’s leadership. More >>
New ECan Councillor Hopes To Bring People Together
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
John Faulkner, a Culverden dairy farmer, has been elected to the Canterbury Regional Council. More >>
Top-Polling Grey Candidate Appeals For Online Civility
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:26 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Peter Davy topped the list of seven councillors with 847 votes, in an election that saw Mayor Tania Gibson re-elected in a landslide victory over her only rival, the Money Free Party candidate Richard Osmaston. More >>
‘Grateful And Proud’: Henare O’Keefe Back Serving Flaxmere Community
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:21 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
O’Keefe won the Flaxmere Ward seat from incumbent first-term councillor Henry Heke by 139 votes and is looking forward to returning to the council decision-making table. More >>
Increased Vote Count Strengthens Pacific Representation In South Auckland
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:17 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Thousands more votes have been counted in the Auckland local elections, affecting the outcomes of several closely contested races. More >>
Consultation Opens For Fortnightly Rubbish Trial
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:42 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council’s waste solutions general manager Justine Haves said feedback from residents will be important in helping elected members decide whether the trial goes ahead. More >>
Whakatāne Votes For Nandor Tanczos's ‘Nice-To-Have' Approach
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:40 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
With only special votes still to be counted, Mr Tanczos is sitting 96 votes ahead of Luca for the mayoralty. More >>
Benjamin Stace Wins Final Marlborough Council Seat By 29 Votes
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:35 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The architectural designer had campaigned on a platform that prioritised infrastructure, parking, town planning, and improving council processes. More >>
'Pretty Cool': Mackle Wins Third Term In Kaikōura
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:31 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Craig Mackle has won a third term as Kaikōura mayor. More >>
Gordon Wins Third Term In Waimakariri
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:29 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is back for a third term. More >>
