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How a ‘sewer socialism’ revival could see Zohran Mamdani become New York’s next mayor

29 October 2025

A pragmatic form of socialism based on improving ordinary people’s lives is winning votes – and making powerful enemies – in equal measure.

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Zohran Mamdani may soon be NYC's first Muslim millennial mayor. It's part of his appeal
	26 Oct: If Zohran Mamdani wins, he will become New York's first Muslim and millennial mayor. It's something his campaign has been acutely aware of as he taps into new voting bases.... more

Nine candidates running for Townsville mayor at postal by-election
	25 Oct: Townsville residents will select from a field of nine candidates at a mayoral by-election next month.... more

Flood mapping is different between councils, but one resident is calling for change
	19 Oct: Ben Parkinson is proud of the five acres he calls home in south-east Queensland, but what is missing is the ability to develop his land.... more

Kaipara has a new mayor, with official results confirming a very tight race
	18 Oct: Kaipara has a new mayor, with official results confirming a very tight race... more

Central Otago District Council's reviewed allegations of misconduct about a new councillor, from seven years ago
	14 Oct: Central Otago District Council's reviewed allegations of misconduct about a new councillor, from seven years ago... more

Two new faces will be around Christchurch City Council's table for the next three years
	14 Oct: Two new faces will be around Christchurch City Council's table for the next three years... more

Queenstown Lakes District Council has passed new Freedom Camping Bylaws in time for summer
	10 Oct: Queenstown Lakes District Council has passed new Freedom Camping Bylaws in time for summer... more

Hopes a new City Council will improve business confidence in Wellington
	9 Oct: Hopes a new City Council will improve business confidence in Wellington... more

Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori
	5 Oct: Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori... more

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Most Popular Recent Local Politics News

10 Oct: Queenstown Lakes District Council has passed new Freedom Camping Bylaws in time for summer ++++++++++++

09 Oct: Hopes a new City Council will improve business confidence in Wellington ++++++++++

18 Oct: Kaipara has a new mayor, with official results confirming a very tight race ++++++++++

05 Oct: Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori ++++++++++

14 Oct: Two new faces will be around Christchurch City Council's table for the next three years +++++++++

19 Oct: Flood mapping is different between councils, but one resident is calling for change ++++++++

14 Oct: Central Otago District Council's reviewed allegations of misconduct about a new councillor, from seven years ago ++++++++

Local Politics NewsLinks

14 Sep: Former real housewives star to run for local politics (Stuff.co.nz)

12 Jul: 'absolutely disgraceful': porirua mayor slams ray chung's 'attack' on tory whanau (RadioNZ)

16 Jun: Nelson's deputy mayor rohan o'neill-stevens to step down at next election (RadioNZ)

22 Apr: Young south auckland politician quits local politics (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Apr: ‘the second division of politics’: mps who made the jump to mayor (Stuff.co.nz)

9 Apr: 'shoot me': retiring mp david parker dismisses prospect of wellington mayoralty bid (RadioNZ)

18 Mar: Politics live: act to run in local elections, winston peters meets us officials (RadioNZ)

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