Local Council
Gordon wins third term in Waimakariri
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is back for a third term after a heated campaign, including social media challenges on the council's debt levels.
Westland mayoralty race still too close to call
It's a tight race for the Westland mayoralty, with Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant leading the race against incumbent Helen Lash by just 64 votes. Grant - who has lived as...
Local body elections wrap
Who's in and who's out? RNZ's Alexa Cook joins Jim to discuss election results across the motu. Audio
Ratepayers rout mayors who imposed big rises
Newsroom projects that in 66 mayoral races, at least 31 communities have elected new mayors, with two more in the balance.
'Delighted': Campbell on track to win Invercargill
Campbell says he will focus on problem of city's old burnt-out Briscoes building, and controlling rates rates.
Andrew Little says Tory Whanau faced 'toxic behaviour'
In a speech to supporters on Saturday night, Little said Whanau had shown courage during her time as mayor.
Lydia Gliddon wins Selwyn mayoralty from LGNZ president
Lydia Gliddon says she is "deeply honoured" to be the new mayor of Selwyn, after beating incumbent and Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton in a landslide victory.
Local body Election Day results: Who's in, who's out?
Civic leaders in Auckland and Christchurch have returned, but new leaders will take office in Wellington and Dunedin, while some areas have scrapped Māori wards.
Re-elected Christchurch mayor to focus on debt, liveability
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is grateful to be re-elected for a second term.
Longest-serving councillor Maxwell extends tenure in Rotorua
Trevor Maxwell's election success may soon see him set a national record.
Andrew Little wins mayoralty bid in Wellington
The former Labour Party leader said he felt excited and "somewhat daunted" by the role.
Dunedin mayoralty on knife-edge with slim margin between two frontrunners
Incumbent Jules Radich confirmed his bid for a second term was unsuccessful, with Sophie Barker and Andrew Simms in the lead.
Wellington satellite cities to explore amalgamation of councils
Both Lower Hutt and Porirua voters seem to back the idea of exploring the idea of amalgamation between Wellington region's councils.
Late 'Super Saturday' voter turnout may yet swing Hamilton mayoralty
Tim Macindoe is the early frontrunner, but more than 5500 votes were cast in the final hours.
'Doesn't feel like election day': South Aucklanders cast final votes amid low turnout
At Manukau Library, students, parents and grandparents lined up together to vote on Saturday morning before the cutoff.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The extent of communication between MetService and Regional Council
An inquest is underway into the deaths of 13 people in relation to the 2023 cyclone.
Elections: How to cast a special vote in Auckland
Polls across the country close at midday.
Buller District Mayor with local body voter turnout preview
There are less than 24 hours to cast your ballot in the local body elections. As of yesterday, Auckland has the lowest turnout so far at 21.87%. While the Buller District is at 45.75%. Buller District… Audio
Housing provider announces first developments since taking over from council
Te Toi Mahana will build its first two new developments in the northern Wellington suburbs of Tawa and Crofton Downs.
Kaipara's local election voter turnout highest in six years
The district is still topping the region's voter turnout leaderboard with an overall local voter election return of 38.9 percent.
