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	Mon, 7 Oct 2019: The cost of getting it wrong - Bob Simcock's $55m legacy of local government losses Stuff.co.nz - 7 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Former Hamilton mayor and Waikato DHB chair bows out of politics after a hat trick of high cost failures. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 26 Sep 2019: Political veteran Penny Hulse's last call: Stop the politics Stuff.co.nz - 26 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) One of Auckland`s most effective local politicians ends a 27-year career calling for less politicking, and more community focus. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wed, 25 Sep 2019: Cops called on pensioner but Wellington not alone in local body nastiness Stuff.co.nz - 25 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The grey world of local body politics has turned lurid with cops called and allegations fired as elections roll. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sat, 21 Sep 2019: Long-serving Paul Rieger reflects on nearly 50 years in local government Stuff.co.nz - 21 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Abandoning a career in law led Palmerston North`s Paul Rieger into a long career in local government politics, including time as city mayor. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wed, 18 Sep 2019: Hauraki mayor John Tregidga looks back on three decades in local politics Stuff.co.nz - 18 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) When it comes to John Tregidga, you can take the man out of politics but you can`t take the politics out of the man. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wed, 4 Sep 2019: More representation, education keys to boosting young voter turnout Stuff.co.nz - 4 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Potential first-time voters alienated from local politics stand to gain from improved civics education. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sun, 1 Sep 2019: Simple (half-baked) ideas to improve politics in New Zealand Stuff.co.nz - 1 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) OPINION: We have local body elections happening this year, which are quite important, and no-one cares. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz Entertainment



	Mon, 26 Aug 2019: Opinion: Should party politics be involved in local government ? voxy.co.nz - 26 Aug (voxy.co.nz) By Ray Wallace, Mayor of Hutt Cuty As Mayor of Hutt City, I feel compelled to speak out about the consequences of political party involvement in local government. Read... Newslink ©2022 to voxy.co.nz General



	Thu, 15 Aug 2019: WORLD founder Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet to campaign for Waitemata local board RadioNZ - 15 Aug (RadioNZ) WORLD founder Dame Denise L`Estrange-Corbet is turning her hand to politics, running in this year`s Auckland local body elections. Read... Newslink ©2022 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 14 Aug 2019: All Blacks legend Dan Carter enjoying spending time with his three boys Stuff.co.nz - 14 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Dan Carter took his eldest son to watch his first All Blacks game on the weekend. Read... Newslink ©2022 to Stuff.co.nz Sport