local body elections
Guy Trafford ponders what the low voter turnout means for governance and policies at the local level, particularly for issues that have many people disgruntled
11th Oct 22, 12:09pm
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Guy Trafford ponders what the low voter turnout means for governance and policies at the local level, particularly for issues that have many people disgruntled
Vote now! Or you'll get more noise (and stench, or water-borne illness) gifted to you from local government
27th Sep 22, 10:44am
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Vote now! Or you'll get more noise (and stench, or water-borne illness) gifted to you from local government
Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
22nd Aug 19, 4:35pm
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Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Palino pulls out of the battle for the top job just days before nominations close
13th Aug 19, 10:19am
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Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Palino pulls out of the battle for the top job just days before nominations close
Ex-Auckland City Mayor John Banks says he may run in this year's mayoral election as the cut-off date for local body candidates fast approaches
20th Jul 19, 11:00am
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Ex-Auckland City Mayor John Banks says he may run in this year's mayoral election as the cut-off date for local body candidates fast approaches
Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
23rd May 19, 3:48pm
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Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
Campaign to improve local democracy kicks off
The local body election cycle has rolled around again with elections due later this year. So what's happening with the push to increase voter turnout by enabling online voting?
22nd Jan 19, 4:53pm
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The local body election cycle has rolled around again with elections due later this year. So what's happening with the push to increase voter turnout by enabling online voting?
Why the unequal distribution of information is scarier than mass surveillance, hackers and internet pirates
13th Dec 16, 7:39am
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Why the unequal distribution of information is scarier than mass surveillance, hackers and internet pirates
Charles Crothers reports on the findings of recent surveys on how Aucklanders rate their City and whether the new structures deliver on their promises
5th Nov 16, 7:45am
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Charles Crothers reports on the findings of recent surveys on how Aucklanders rate their City and whether the new structures deliver on their promises
Julienne Molineaux says the call for online voting will not solve the problem of civic engagement by itself, and it creates real security risks
15th Oct 16, 8:49am
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Julienne Molineaux says the call for online voting will not solve the problem of civic engagement by itself, and it creates real security risks
Vic Crone echoes Phil Goff's call for housing densification to be prioritised around transport hubs, emphasises importance of improving transport and using more PPPs
29th Jul 16, 9:21am
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Vic Crone echoes Phil Goff's call for housing densification to be prioritised around transport hubs, emphasises importance of improving transport and using more PPPs
Benje Patterson plunges into the world of local politics: Taxing Auckland's vacant houses, bringing kiwi birds back to Wellington, the allure of small towns, more satire needed, but careful on that, Dilbert & more
15th Jul 16, 10:02am
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Benje Patterson plunges into the world of local politics: Taxing Auckland's vacant houses, bringing kiwi birds back to Wellington, the allure of small towns, more satire needed, but careful on that, Dilbert & more
Phil Goff on addressing Auckland's housing shortage without upsetting the NIMBYs; getting cosy with the Government; giving Auckland Council more decision-making powers & implementing road tolls
12th Dec 15, 5:02am
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Phil Goff on addressing Auckland's housing shortage without upsetting the NIMBYs; getting cosy with the Government; giving Auckland Council more decision-making powers & implementing road tolls
Government working party to look at full introduction of online voting for next local body elections
16th Oct 13, 11:38am
Government working party to look at full introduction of online voting for next local body elections
Less than 13% of Aucklanders have voted so far in the local body elections; below the figures in Wellington and Christchurch
3rd Oct 13, 10:06am
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Less than 13% of Aucklanders have voted so far in the local body elections; below the figures in Wellington and Christchurch