Local Election

Local Election headlines with summaries.

• Final council meeting at Waitakere

  Local Election

  30 Sep 2010

  Waitakere City Council members have held their final meeting. Audio

  Final council meeting at Waitakere

• Former CTU official seeking Sth Waikato mayoralty

  Local Election

  30 Sep 2010

  Former Council of Trade Unions Maori vice president Sharon Claire says her work will stand her in good stead if she wins the South Waikato mayoralty.

  Former CTU official seeking Sth Waikato mayoralty

• Poll shows swing in favour of Parker as mayor

  Local Election

  29 Sep 2010

  The first poll since the Canterbury earthquake on who may be elected mayor of Christchurch has shown a dramatic swing in favour of the incumbent, Bob Parker.

  Poll shows swing in favour of Parker as mayor

• Hamilton mayor defends anonymous donations

  Local Election

  29 Sep 2010

  Hamilton Mayor Bob Simcock is defending the use of anonymous donations to fund his re-election campaign. Audio

  Hamilton mayor defends anonymous donations

• Anderton accuses Parker of dodging debates

  Local Election

  28 Sep 2010

  Christchurch mayoral candidate Jim Anderton has accused mayor Bob Parker of avoiding local body election debates for political reasons. Mr Parker says he's too busy dealing with the earthquake… Audio

  Anderton accuses Parker of dodging debates