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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 >>
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 >>
