17 Oct 2022

Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Liam Hehir

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 17 October 2022
Mayoral candidate Wayne Brown says having a dedicated voting day, along with an online voting option, could help increase voter turnout in Auckland.

Mayoral candidate Wayne Brown says having a dedicated voting day, along with an online voting option, could help increase voter turnout in Auckland. Photo: David White / STUFF

Gareth, Liam and Kathryn reflect on the local body election results including new Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown's continued pressure on other CCO members to resign; and imminent meetings between Transport Minister Michael Wood and mayors.

Also, at New Zealand First's annual conference, Winston Peters has declared next year's election the most important in voters' lifetimes, as he gears up for a comeback from his 2020 disaster result.