Local Government
'Vote on the go' events nixed from new Auckland local body election
The voting option was questioned in the 2025 Papatoetoe election that was ruled void after officials uncovered irregularities in ballot papers.
Winners of void Auckland local body election seeking High Court judicial review
The Manukau District Court had declared the election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board void in December.
Why the bugbears of suburbia make us so mad
From battles over berms to stray dogs and noise - why do we get so angry about our neighbourhoods?
Govt to take over what councils charge developers
A developer in Auckland is backing the Government taking control of what new housing pays for local infrastructure.
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Local govt shake-up: A complicated job for a complex system
Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracy.
Asian community bolsters local body representation
More than two dozen candidates of Asian origin have won seats on local and community boards across New Zealand.
Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
Scandal and a scramble in the battle for Wellington's mayoralty
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull - but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital.
What's gone wrong with local government?
Mayors are missing, rates are rising at record levels - RNZ asks what's going on with our councils. Audio
