By RNZ Giving Māori a place at the table of local government decision makers has taken another step, but debate over Māori wards is still fierce.`What`s happening in Māori politics is fascinatingly complex and... Read...

Giving Maori a place at the table of local government decision makers has taken another step, but debate over Maori wards is still fierce. Read...

OPINION: We`re all in one waka down here at the bottom of the world, and we shouldn`t look elsewhere for democratic inspiration. Read...

George Harpur has been in local body politics for 23 years and his sixth stint as a Southland District councillor will be his last. Read...

It`s been a turbulent few days in the local government politics. So here`s a look at the disputes that have made headlines over the years. Read...

Buffalo Chronicle mixes local news with wildly inaccurate “exclusives” about national politics. Read...

Following his having to resign from politics after only one term, former local MP Hamish Walker has taken little time to find a new career.The 35-year-old, who fessed up to leaking Covid-19 patient details to defend allegations... Read...

Defeated Banks Peninsula hopeful MP Catherine Chu bought a house to live in what she hoped would be her electorate. Now she might have to consider moving again. Read...

Labour candidate for Whanganui, Steph Lewis lives in the city with her young family. She was born and raised in Whanganui until her parents, having always wanted to farm, bought land in Waverley. She ran in Whanganui for Labour... Read...

The numbers of party-affiliated candidates in local government is growing. It appears the influence of party politics and policy is rising with it. Read...