Nick Leggett

Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett is now officially in the race for Wellington's top job, after months of laughing off suggestions that he was interested. Audio

Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett says the Social Housing Minister is off the mark with her suggestion people on waiting lists for state houses in Auckland could be paid to move to other centres. Audio

Digital democracy in New Zealand moved a step closer yesterday with eight councils around the country being given the go-ahead to prepare for online voting in next year's local body elections. Audio

The mayor of Porirua says the city is in a stalemate over amalgamation and the government needs to step in. The Local Government Commission is expected to announce its decision today on whether or not… Audio

The death of the former All Black, Jerry Collins, has prompted calls for Porirua's local stadium to be renamed in his honour. Audio

The Porirua Council today unveils its Children's Priority -- a policy Mayor Nick Leggett says will put children and young people at the heart of decision making. Audio

Brendon Bowkett, a paediatrician at Wellington's Capital and Coast DHB, says the current facility is too small and old to deal with growing demands and lacks a proper air conditioning system. Backing… Audio

How will Wellington be governed in the future? Is it being squeezed by a supersized Auckland to the north and the demands of post-quake Christchurch in the south? Audio

Pressure is mounting on the Wellington City Council to give the green light to the controversial Basin Reserve flyover project. Audio

Business leaders applaud transmission gully go ahead, but opposition groups say it will be an onerous burden to taxpayers in the long-term. Audio

A plan for a regionwide council in Wellington has failed to win strong support. Audio

Whether Wellington should become a super city may be put to a vote. Audio

Nick Leggett, Porirua City mayor. Porirua City was the only council to accept an invitation by the Greater Wellington regional Council to join a panel to review possible super city arrangements; Peter… Audio