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Hawke’s Bay Local Election Turnout: Hastings Slowest, Wairoa Strongest So Far
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 3:53 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Former Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says he had no simple explanation for the slow turnout other than it was still early. More >>
Candidate Profile: Coral Raukawa – Pushing For Unity And Voice In Rangitīkei
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 3:47 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Raukawa grew up in Marton and Whanganui and has spent more than two decades working in education, training and employment. More >>
Kaikōura Leads The Way As Canterbury Votes Early
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 3:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Voter returns in North Canterbury are well ahead of the 2020 local government elections. More >>
Candidate: Low Turnout In Mayoral Election ‘Silences Pacific Voices’
Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:11 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōtara-raised barrister Ted Johnston is the only Pasifika candidate in Auckland’s 2025 mayoral race. More >>
Brakes Put On Plan To Integrate School And Public Buses
Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:07 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Due to a lack of funding and staff capacity, plans to develop a Nelson Tasman trial that integrates the school bus network into the region’s public transport network has been put on hold. More >>
Death Threat Councillor Stays In New Plymouth Mayoral Race
Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:05 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Bennett said he worried others might be in danger so laid a complaint with the police about the death threat, although he hopes the threat was hot air. More >>
Councillor Didn't Realise She Would Get Paid
Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura district councillor Lisa Bond is retiring after three terms. More >>
Early Whanganui Vote Count Jumps But Māori Ward Turnout Lags
Friday, 26 September 2025, 8:49 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Referendums on whether to keep dedicated Māori wards and constituencies on local councils are being held across the country for 37 local councils and five regional councils – in total, 42 councils. More >>
Residents Tackle Voter Education Themselves
Friday, 26 September 2025, 8:45 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman residents are surveying council candidates and explaining details about Māori wards for the benefit of the district's voters. More >>
Meet The 19-year-old Aucklander That Wants To Be Western Bay's Mayor
Friday, 26 September 2025, 8:39 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Danielle Borell-Faa’soo, 19, campaigns for Western Bay mayor with youth focus. More >>
Rotorua Council Election: City’s Reputation Key Issue In Mayoral Tourism Debate
Friday, 26 September 2025, 8:37 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
City's tarnished image dominates tourism debate Synopsis: Rotorua mayoral candidates outline tourism plans as reputation and safety take focus. More >>
Te Mātuku Launches Whānau Voice Report Series To Guide Local Health Decisions
Friday, 26 September 2025, 7:56 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
More than 276 people participated, supported by independent Māori research institute Te Atawhai o Te Ao. Participants, all with whakapapa to iwi of Te Ranga Tupua, were engaged through surveys, interviews and hui. More >>
One Plan To Rule Them All Approved For West Coast
Friday, 26 September 2025, 5:38 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The 26-chapter document is the first whole-of-region district plan in the country, combining those of Buller, Grey and Westland councils into one. More >>
Aotearoa Is Not New Zealand - West Coast Iwi Leader
Friday, 26 September 2025, 5:33 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Coast councils and iwi yesterday approved Te Tai o Poutini Plan, (TTPP) combining the land use rules for the region’s three district councils, Buller, Grey and Westland, and land managed by mana whenua. More >>
David Seymour Calls For Law Pause In ‘Republic Of Ecan’
Friday, 26 September 2025, 5:31 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Deputy Prime Minister is dismayed at the plight of farmers in “the republic of Environment Canterbury”. More >>
Safe Summer Swimming Spots Identified In North Canterbury
Friday, 26 September 2025, 5:27 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has released its latest water quality data on popular swimming spots in the region. More >>
Mayoral Candidate Shakaina Fraser Revelling In ‘Dark Horse’ Tag
Friday, 26 September 2025, 5:09 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Getting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'. More >>
PM Opens Multi-Million-Dollar Kaipara Water Reservoir
Friday, 26 September 2025, 5:01 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said it was now up to the people of Kaipara and Northland to realise the opportunity created by the reservoir. More >>
Risky River Crossings Inspire Young Tramper’s Winning Science Project
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:55 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The dilemma formed the basis of her entry into the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair, The Tipping Point, one of more than 270 selected from the region’s schools, with judging last week. More >>
Māori Ward Hopeful Embraces Fresh Challenge In Run For Tairāwhiti Seat
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:48 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Akuhata-Brown is completing a Master’s in Applied Indigenous Knowledge. More >>
