Local Politics
Todd Niall - local matters really matter
‘Look ahead, not back’ - the last words of Todd Niall after 46 years in daily journalism. The last of these were spent reporting the complicated and highly-contested issues afflicting Auckland and its… Audio
Todd Niall - local matters really matter
‘Look ahead, not back’ - the last words of Todd Niall after 46 years in daily journalism. The last of these were spent reporting the complicated and highly-contested issues afflicting Auckland and its…
AudioA little local political difficulty pulls national media focus
The nation’s news outlets aren’t usually interested in local government ructions in the south, but deep rifts in one dysfunctional council have made many headlines lately. When a ‘showdown’ meeting in… Video, Audio
A little local political difficulty pulls national media focus
The nation’s news outlets aren’t usually interested in local government ructions in the south, but deep rifts in one dysfunctional council have made many headlines lately. When a ‘showdown’ meeting in…
Video, AudioGore grief: The trouble at the Gore District Council
A council paralysed, a mayor and a chief executive not speaking to each other - what's going on in Gore? Audio
Gore grief: The trouble at the Gore District Council
A council paralysed, a mayor and a chief executive not speaking to each other - what's going on in Gore?
AudioMediawatch for 18 September 2022
Pressure on the platforms to pay for news; a sketchy political poll that ruffled feathers in the capital; photographers recall the Queen. Audio
Mediawatch for 18 September 2022
Pressure on the platforms to pay for news; a sketchy political poll that ruffled feathers in the capital; photographers recall the Queen.
AudioCandidates for council: How much do we know about them?
It's local election season - but how much do we really know about the candidates standing for council? Audio
Candidates for council: How much do we know about them?
It's local election season - but how much do we really know about the candidates standing for council?
AudioCouncils' Christmas party “cash splash” backlash
With local elections looming, Newshub crunched the numbers on local councils “splashing cash” on Christmas parties for staff. It turned out to be a drop in the bucket, and the online exclusive… Audio
Councils' Christmas party “cash splash” backlash
With local elections looming, Newshub crunched the numbers on local councils “splashing cash” on Christmas parties for staff. It turned out to be a drop in the bucket, and the online exclusive…
AudioCoy candidates playing the media
Prospective politicians with hired hands from PR are flying kites in the media before committing to a campaign. Candidates running for office should be covered as news but can the media avoid being… Video, Audio
Coy candidates playing the media
Prospective politicians with hired hands from PR are flying kites in the media before committing to a campaign. Candidates running for office should be covered as news but can the media avoid being…
Video, Audio
Call to oppose oil drilling off Canty coast
The Christchurch City Council has voted in favour of making a submission opposing the opening up of large parts of the ocean off the Canterbury coast to deep sea oil drilling.
Goff streets ahead in new Auckland mayoralty poll
A new poll suggests the only threat to Phil Goff in the race to become Auckland's mayor are the people who don't know who to vote for. Audio
Christchurch rebuilds his electoral map
This year's Christchurch City Council elections could see some surprises after a radical redrawing of the city's electoral boundries.
No 'Family Feud'-style quiz for Akl mayoral candidates
A segment on the TV show Story in the style of Family Feud featuring Auckland's mayoral candidates has been canned after they couldn't agree on a date.
Auckland mayoral candidates don't want house prices to fall
Four of Auckland's leading mayoral candidates acknowledge the city has a housing crisis, but none want house prices to fall, an RNZ debate has revealed. Video
