And Christopher Luxon says he won`t be cracking down on Sikh protesters in New Zealand. Read...

A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024. Read...

Angela Dalton will retire from local politics after five years and two terms as Manurewa-Papakura councillor. Read...

Angela Dalton said she plans to retire from local politics after five years and serving two terms as Manurewa-Papakura councillor. Read...

The Manurewa-Papakura councillor is retiring from local politics after 17 years. Read...

The year saw nationwide protests, swathes of legislation repealed and introduced, crackdowns on crime and some stern words to local councils. Read...

A wizard with a history of dabbling in local politics has had an epiphany - Invercargill doesn`t deserve him. Read...

The ex-MP, who died at the week, spoke to a local podcast on Great Barrier Isand about how her cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life. Read...

A former Barcelona mayor and a community coalition claim hosting the silver trophy has a dark cloud over it, but local proponents say the event is delivering. Read...

A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland`s four councils could further distance the public from local politics. Read...