Local Body Elections
John Maynard and Mark Stewart - The Postbox Problem
Wallace talks to the president of the Southern District of the Postal Workers Union Aotearoa, John Maynard, and NZ Post's Mark Stewart about why post boxes are disappearing from our streets and… Audio
Poll shows Auckland Mayoral candidate Phil Goff leading
A new poll shows Auckland candidate Phil Goff has almost four times the support of his nearest rival. We talk to Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall. Audio
Hamilton billboard defaced with the name ISIS
The first Sikh to run for a place on Hamilton's City Council has had his billboard defaced with the name ISIS in black paint. Yugraj Singh Mahil says that whoever defaced the billboard is confused. Audio
Insight: The Contest to be Auckland's Next Mayor
Todd Niall explores what solutions are on offer for Auckland in the upcoming local elections and if many people will bother to vote. Audio
Election turnout hampered by post - Council
Postal voting is hampering the Auckland Council's bid to lift voter turnout in October's local body elections, it claims.
Hopes and worries about low Auckland voter turnout
Auckland's local body electioneering has yet to hit full stride and worries persist that voter turnout could be dismal. Barely a third of Aucklanders voted in 2013. Audio
Local body election nominations close
Nominations for October's local body elections have closed, with strong competition in some cities, while candidates will stand unopposed in others.
Local body wannabes scramble to meet deadline
Wannabe local politicians waited to the last minute today to finish their paperwork and get their names on the ballot for October's elections. Audio
Tough time filling local body roles
Councils are warning people to get their local body nominations in urgently, or they could face costly by-elections.
Govt puts out call for more women in local councils
The government wants more women to stand for local councils to address a lack of diversity. Audio
John Minto to run for Chch mayor
John Minto, often described as a 'veteran activist' and one of the leading figures in the campaign against the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand, is to run for Mayor of Christchurch. Video, Audio
Vic Crone's billboards must go, Akl Council says
Auckland Council has again ordered the removal of billboards for mayoral candidate Vic Crone, saying they breach election advertising rules.
