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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 >>
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Election Results: Restanding Councillors Keep Their Seats
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:30 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
All sitting Hawke's Bay regional councillors, who ran for re-election, have won back their seats, progress results suggest. More >>
Hurunui's Mayor Had Already Won, But That Didn't Stop The Nerves
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:26 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black is ready to get to back work after seeing the make up of her new council. She had already been re-elected unopposed for a third term. More >>
Ken Laban Makes History As Pasifika Candidates Win Across Aotearoa
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 6:33 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Fauono Ken Laban's victory in Lower Hutt marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government. More >>
Levin’s Only Pasifika Candidate Runs To Make Local Government Visible To Her Community
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6:17 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Masoe, who is Samoan and was born in Palmerston North, teaches at Waiopehu College, where she serves as a Pasifika Dean and teaches social sciences, physical education, Pasifika studies, and performing arts. More >>
Auckland Records Lowest Voter Turnout For Local Elections
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6:13 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
According to stats from Local Government New Zealand, 983,466 votes had been received around the country as of October 9, which represented 28.49% of all eligible votes. More >>
Only 1 In 3 Voted In Ashburton And Selwyn
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton vote returns were only at 36%, as of October 9, compared to being at least 44% at the same time in the previous three elections. More >>
South Wairarapa Council Adopts Annual Report
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Council chief executive Janice Smith said the biggest focuses for the 2024-25 year had been essential services and preparation for future change. More >>
Nobby Clark's Controversial Mayoralty Draws To An End
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6:01 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Clark has not sought re-election, meaning his final day in the job will likely come sometime next week after official results are declared. More >>
Councils Must Work Together On New Water Model - ECan Chair
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:57 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Outgoing Environment Canterbury chairperson Craig Pauling says the proposed freshwater catchment model will require councils to work together. More >>
Council Defends Nursery Cuts After Backlash From Elected Members
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:45 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Council boss says nursery job cuts were operational, not political, amid criticism. More >>
Ashburton Waits For DIA Water Decision
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:29 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The council submitted its stand-alone business unit plan for the future delivery of water services by the September 3 deadline, as part of the Government’s Water Done Well reforms. More >>
Ashburton Bookarama's Big Bill For Binning Books
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotary Club of Ashburton’s annual Bookarama fundraiser received $3,500 from the district council to help cover the rising costs of disposing of the unsellable items. More >>
Ngāi Tahu Councillors Reflect On Three Year Term
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's two Ngāi Tahu councillors have completed a three year term following the passing of the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act in 2022. More >>
