Local Council
Local body elections: Late voters urged to cast special votes
The boss of Local Government New Zealand is urging people who have not received voting forms to "not leave anything to chance".
Local vote: Hawkes Bay, Tairawhiti
Voting for local and regional council candidates closes on Saturday at midday.
RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter Tom Kitchin.spoke to Māni Dunlop about the issues facing councils throughout the region. Audio
Local vote: Southern councils
Today is the last day to get your vote in the post in the elections for local councils, but you've still got time to deliver it into the ballot boxes dotted throughout the country at council service… Audio
Local body elections: Voter turnout lagging behind in provincial cities
The number of local election votes cast in the major metropolitan cities is now roughly on par with the last local body election, but many provincial centres are lagging behind. Audio
Voter turnout climbing slightly in local body elections
Voters in the main centres are starting to show a bit more interest in the local body elections as Saturday's deadline looms.
Turnout in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin is slightly ahead of where it… Audio
Journalist on mayoral candidate's comments: 'It's a horrible thing'
A New Zealand Herald reporter says he is still waiting for an apology from Auckland mayoral candidate Wayne Brown, who called him a "prick" and said he'd place photos of him on urinals. Audio
Demand forcing Safer Mid Canterbury to seek more office space
Community service provider Safer Mid Canterbury is eyeing bigger office space as it expands its services and demand continues to grow.
Do Wellington residents care about the city?
The Capital is on track for its usual low turnout in this Saturday's local body election deadline, but does that mean residents don't care about their city?
Reporter Kirsty Frame climbed on board… Audio
LDR Taranaki: local Maori candidates hold hui
Time to check in with the pros from the Local Democracy reporting programme now and this morning we're in Taranaki with Craig Ashworth. Craig's just been to a hui for the region's Maori candidates. Audio
Outgoing Auckland mayor Phil Goff farewells role after two terms
Two-term Auckland mayor Phil Goff reflects on his time in office as he fast approaches the day of "anticipated liberation" where he will hang up the chains.
Local elections: West Coast leaders echo PM's low turnout concerns
Worry about the delivery speed for the postal voting papers is shared by the Greymouth mayor as ballot papers trickle in with just five days remaining.
Kāpiti council forced to offer new dog tags following owners' complaints
Only a few months after Kāpiti's dog registration tags were replaced with an eco-friendly metal alternative, they are being replaced again - this time, with recycled plastic.
Hokitika seawall extension under scrutiny
The $2.8 million Hokitika seawall extension is being reviewed by council to justify the funding it has already received from the government - amidst calls to abandon the scheme.
Kaipara District Council narrowly approves high voltage lines over Northland tourist trail
New Zealand energy generator Mercury's $200 million Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm has moved a step closer.
Local voting turnout remains low
Tomorrow is the last day to post your vote if you want to ensure it's counted in this year's local body elections. Saturday is D-day and it's come down to a two horse race in the country's biggest… Audio
The woman behind 'Refreshing Local Democracy'
In this year's local elections six candidates are carrying the affiliation of Refreshing Local Democracy. But who and what is Refreshing Local Democracy, and what do the candidates stand for?
Auckland Council candidates need to front up on Ports views - union
Candidates for Auckland Council should be clear about their views on privatisation of Ports of Auckland, a union says.
'I think it's dangerous for democracy' - Hecklers shout down candidates
Hecklers are going from meeting to meeting in Wellington and abusing candidates for their positions on Three Waters reform.
Rival says comments 'not fitting of an Auckland mayor'
Auckland mayoral candidate Wayne Brown has described a prominent journalist as "a prick" and said if elected he would stick pictures of him in urinals.
Candidate hui challenges councils and iwi chairs
A hui of Māori local government candidates has challenged not only councils, but also the iwi leaders who called the meeting.