Local Bodies
Old guard being challenged by young blood in local elections
The old guard are being challenged by new blood in both Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt in the upcoming local body elections. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy is facing a challenge from 38 year-old councillor… Audio
Is the crisis of the media a crisis for local democracy?
This week news organisations bent over backwards to come up with a local angle to a gripping international story, but over recent weeks they've shown far less enthusiasm when it comes to important… Audio
Is the crisis of the media a crisis for local democracy?
This week news organisations bent over backwards to come up with a local angle to a gripping international story, but over recent weeks they've shown far less enthusiasm when it comes to important…
AudioGovt puts out call for more women to stand for council
At a time when women are taking to the stage in international politics like never before, the New Zealand Government says more diversity is needed in local government. Audio
