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Nelson Mayor Nick Smith's Priorities After 'Terrible Year'
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:26 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
There will be just three newcomers to the Nelson City Council as all the incumbents, including mayor Nick Smith, have retained their seats. More >>
Wendy Schollum The New Hastings Mayor As Last-minute Voters Extend Her Lead
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:21 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The voter return in Hastings was 44.71% of the electoral role. Depending on the counting progress, the final results are anticipated to be available by Thursday, October 16. More >>
Hurunui's Mayor Had Already Won, But That Didn't Stop The Nerves
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:17 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The architectural designer had campaigned on a platform that prioritised infrastructure, parking, town planning, and improving council processes. More >>
Reform Ticket Fails To Make Dent On West Coast Regional Council
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:05 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Allan Birchfield is the only Reform candidate elected to West Coast Regional Council, based on progress results. More >>
Frustrations Mount Over Kutarere Water Plant
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:03 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The board is also concerned about how much they will be charged for monitoring of the system when the five-year period ends. More >>
Park Paths Impassable Four Days After Rain
Monday, 13 October 2025, 7:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The last time Whakatāne experienced heavy rain, in early September, Whakatāne resident Des McClure says it took four days before he could cross the park. More >>
Chip Seal Ordeal: Pāpāmoa Road Noise 'Unbearable' And 'Constant'
Monday, 13 October 2025, 7:52 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga residents say Pāpāmoa Beach Rd traffic noise ‘unbearable'. More >>
Southland Mayor Rob Scott Secures Second Term
Monday, 13 October 2025, 7:47 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The win is resounding compared to the 2022 election, when Scott beat Geoffrey Young by just 39 votes and then-mayor Tong by 45 votes. More >>
‘It Was Worth It’: After Online Abuse And Tough Years, Tania Tapsell Wins Rotorua Landslide
Monday, 13 October 2025, 7:44 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Tapsell said she is ready to lead Rotorua again after a "challenging" first term. More >>
'Delighted': Campbell On Track To Win Invercargill
Monday, 13 October 2025, 7:39 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Progress results have all Invercargill councillors who sought re-election returning, plus the arrival of Marcus Lush, Ian Reeves and Lisa Tou McNaughton. More >>
‘Shocked And Surprised’: New Napier Mayor Richard McGrath Reacts To Victory
Monday, 13 October 2025, 7:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The council table for 2025 will include new faces Roger Brownlie, who has topped the Ahuriri ward, Craig Morley in Napier Central and Māori ward councillors Shyann Raihania and Whare Isaac-Sharland. More >>
‘Couldn’t Quite Believe It’: Central Hawke’s Bay’s New Mayor Will Foley Reflects On Win
Monday, 13 October 2025, 2:16 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The first thing he would do was sit down with the council CE Doug Tate and come up with a plan. More >>
Western Bay Local Election: Māori Ward Councillor Disappointed By Poll Result
Monday, 13 October 2025, 2:11 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Progress results showed 7080 people voted to remove the Māori ward – about 2000 more votes than those wanting to keep it. More >>
James Denyer Starts Second Term With Focus On Change And Water Reforms
Monday, 13 October 2025, 2:06 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer begins second term focused on housing and infrastructure. More >>
‘I Love Rotorua’: Trevor Maxwell Becomes New Zealand’s Undisputed Longest-Serving Councillor
Monday, 13 October 2025, 1:59 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Trevor Maxwell becomes New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor, Māori ward stays intact. More >>
Mayor Tania Gibson Re-elected To Grey District
Monday, 13 October 2025, 11:47 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The final results are expected to be announced by Thursday. More >>
Newcomer May Boost New Plymouth Council Opposition
Monday, 13 October 2025, 11:00 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
New mayor Max Brough has five solid supporters amongst 14 councillors, needing to find just two more supporters for measures to haul-back on spending – including a rates cap. More >>
Māori Wards, Candidates Voted Down Across Taranaki
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:36 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The results are preliminary, as they do not include votes made after Thursday or special votes, but numbers in the government-mandated referendums are not close. More >>
Ken Laban Makes History As Pasifika Candidates Win Across Aotearoa
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:34 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Fauono Ken Laban's victory in Lower Hutt marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government. More >>
Pasifika leaders and newcomers compete in Auckland elections
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:32 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
This local body election also marked a continued increase in Pacific representation on the city council. More >>
