Candidates clash on rates, roads and right turns

11:31 Mon, 16 Sep

In a high-tension showdown, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff likened John Tamihere to US President Donald Trump for claiming he would build a double decker Auckland...

Open workshops a key election platform

10:10 Wed, 4 Sep

Local body candidates put their case for your vote at the first candidates’ meeting in Orewa last week. Fifteen candidates attended, including only two of...

Candidates compete for Coast votes

16:40 Tue, 3 Sep

Rodney Cr Greg Sayers put up more than a dozen billboards in support of his election campaign, only to find out last month that he...

Local election campaigning underway

13:36 Mon, 2 Sep

Campaigning for the local government elections started in earnest after nominations closed last month. Several councillors and one local board member have been re-elected unopposed,...

Council candidates lukewarm on meeting constituents

13:37 Mon, 19 Aug

A local government candidates meeting in Wellsford on Friday, August 30 has had a less than enthusiastic response from aspiring Auckland Council representatives. Landowners &...

Council elections – a beginner’s guide

16:59 Mon, 15 Jul

Who represents us? It’s local body election time – before your eyes glaze over, here is what you need to know in as brief a...