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Nine candidates running for Townsville mayor at postal by-election

25 October 2025

Townsville residents will select from a field of nine candidates at a mayoral by-election next month.

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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

Grey District Council's urging the owners of two abandoned boats to come forward before they sink and cause environmental damage
	30 Sep: Grey District Council's urging the owners of two abandoned boats to come forward before they sink and cause environmental damage... more

A divide on whether or not Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, should be attending mayoral debates
	28 Sep: A divide on whether or not Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, should be attending mayoral debates... 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 +++++++++

28 Sep: A divide on whether or not Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, should be attending mayoral debates +++++++++

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

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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Rugby:
Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success 7:47

Motorsports:
Liam Lawson has set the 11th fastest time in Practice 3 for Formula One's Mexico City Grand Prix 7:47

Rugby League:
Fullback Reece Walsh has lit up Wembley with two tries as the Kangaroos powered to a 26-6 victory over England in the first Ashes league test 7:37

Living & Travel:
State of Origin is set to be played outside of Australia for the first time in 2027...with reports Game 2 will be hosted at Eden Park 7:27

International:
Anthony Albanese heads to Malaysia for ASEAN and East Asia Summit 7:27

Hamilton:
Firefighters are responding to a house fire in Hamilton's Flagstaff 7:17

Rugby League:
Kangaroos crush England 26-6 to claim 1-0 series lead in rugby league Ashes series at Wembley stadium 7:07

Health & Safety:
Calls for Pharmac to expand access to potentially life-saving breast cancer medication 7:07

Living & Travel:
Powerball will be worth $30 million in Wednesday night's draw after $28 million eluded players this evening 21:57

Rugby:
They've won the NPC rugby crown for the first time since 20-17, and farewelled their so-called "temporary" home since 20-12 18:57

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