Local Body Politics

Plans to extend the runway at Wellington Airport are finding both champions and opponents. Audio

It's still a year until Aucklanders go to the polls to vote for a new Mayor. Audio

The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, wants half of all councillors to be Maori. Mr Judd says local government should reflect the Treaty of Waitangi and he is calling on the government to change the… Audio

The Local Government Commission is expected to release its decision soon on whether the Wellington region's 8 councils should be amalgamated and to what extent. Audio

Maori will have a guaranteed seat on the New Plymouth District Council after it narrowly voted to introduce a Maori ward at the next local government elections. Audio

Maori are one step closer to gaining permanent representation on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio

The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council was wrong to sack his personal assistant for something he'd done himself and in worse circumstances. Audio

A Whangarei city council worker sacked for nominating a mayoral candidate has had a grilling today over her actions - and her low opinion of her boss Audio

The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council has admitted that his treatment of two staff during last year's council elections, has left an impression of bias and double-standards. Audio

The Local Government Commission has been criticised in Whangarei over its proposal for a single council for the whole of Northland. Audio

Steve Wilde wraps up his preview of the local body elections. This evening he looks at Auckland - the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio

Steve Wilde continues his preview of the local body elections with a close-up look at the metropolitan centres. Wellington... the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio

Steve Wilde continues his preview of the local body elections with a close-up look at the metropolitan centres. This time it's Christchurch … the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio

Steve Wilde continues his preview of the approaching local body elections with a close-up look at the metropolitan centres. This time it's Dunedin... the main issues and what the voters are thinking.

Steve Wilde examines the approaching local body elections in the North Island… the candidates, the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio

Steve Wilde examines the approaching local body elections in the South Island... the candidates, the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio

Cushla Norman considers what, if any, changes may follow new local government legislation. Audio