John Banks

The National Party and Act are defending their deal in Epsom, with Don Brash saying Act should win the seat with or without an endorsement from John Key. Audio

The ACT candidate in Epsom, John Banks, says he's focused on winning that seat, rather than any deals being done between his party and National. Audio

The Act party's new candidate for Epsom, John Banks, joins the programme. Audio

Another former National Party stalwart has jumped ship to the Act Party. Audio

Former Auckland mayor and Cabinet Minister John Banks has confirmed he'll run for Act in the Epsom seat at November's election. Audio

Veteran politician John Banks first entered parliament 30 years ago as a National MP. Since then he's been mayor of Auckland twice. He'll be standing for the ACT party in Epsom. Audio

Political veteran John Banks looks likely to join Don Brash in spearheading the Act party's campaign to be returned to Parliament. Audio

Act has only made it in to the last two Parliaments because Rodney Hide won the central Auckland seat of Epsom - the last time with nearly triple the votes of the second place-getter. But Dr Brash… Audio

Mr. Banks will support Mr. Brown. Audio

Mr. Banks is gracious in defeat. Audio

Mary Wilson presents a special one hour programme of results from the Auckland Super City and other local body elections around New Zealand Audio

There's been a good-humoured encounter between the two main contenders for Auckland's mayoralty just 24 hours before one will be confirmed as the winner. Audio

The candidates talk about how they will manage the relationship between the Government and Auckland? Audio

The candidates outline the policies they have to deal with issues created by Auckland encompassing some of the richest and poorest neighbourhoods in New Zealand. Audio

The candidates outline their views on rates. Audio

The candidates talk about policies that would lift patronage of regular bus services? Audio

The candidates outline which transport projects they see as important. Audio

David Wilson from AUT asks further questions on economic strategy. Audio

The candidates explain what policies they have that will create higher value in Auckland. Audio

The candidates answer questions about their backgrounds and vision for the the city. Audio