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Former Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere running for Māori ward councillor
The Gisborne Herald | 8 Aug 2025

Former Green Party MP Elizabeth Kerekere says she is excited at the potential opportunity to bring her Government experience to a local level.

Boundary reshuffle puts MP outside own electorate
RNZ | 8 Aug 2025

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg no longer resides within her own electorate following a boundary reshuffle.

Serious, serial and everyone in between: Who’s running for mayor in Christchurch?
The Spinoff | 8 Aug 2025

Current mayor Phil Mauger’s biggest threat is city councillor Sara Templeton, but there are six others vying for the chains in Ōtautahi – including several serial candidates and a notorious …

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith launches his re-election campaign
RNZ | 8 Aug 2025

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has launched his re-election campaign, with a pledge to keep rate increases over the next three years under 5 percent, except in the case of an …

Wellington mayoral hopeful Rob Goulden banned from Taxpayers' Union debates
RNZ | 7 Aug 2025

""It's been reported to me that Mr Goulden was aggressive and rude to our university student coordinators, and treated Taxpayers' Union staff and volunteers disgustingly," Williams said. "That is totally …

One MP, One Pint: Whisky and the new ‘Jacinda-wave’ with Peeni Henare
The Spinoff | 6 Aug 2025

Labour MP Peeni Henare is eyeing up a win in the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau byelection – but first, whisky and fried doughnuts.

Who wants to be the next mayor of Hamilton?
The Spinoff | 6 Aug 2025

There’s a wide-open race to lead the city of the future. With incumbent mayor Paula Southgate headed for the door, it’s anyone’s game for the Hamilton mayoralty. Nominations for the …

Waimakariri’s new councillors may get 22% pay bump
RNZ | 5 Aug 2025

Waimakariri's mayor and councillors are set for pay rises of up to 22 percent after October's election. Councillor pay rates will jump from $58,110 to $71,026.

More action, less haka: Peeni Henare’s race for redemption
The Post | 3 Aug 2025

For Labour’s Peeni Henare, it would be a redemptive tale - as well as a chance to get Labour back on track for the 2026 election.

Two former Labour MPs vie for seats on Hamilton City Council
RNZ | 3 Aug 2025

Sue Moroney and Jamie Strange will run against a field of 26 candidates, including former National MP Tim Macindoe, in the East Ward. Six seats available in each of Hamiltons …

Former MP turned escort agency owner plans return to politics
Stuff | 1 Aug 2025

Jami-Lee Ross says he is “calmer and humbled” after his catastrophic exit from politics, so much so he is seeking re-election, albeit at quite a different level — the Howick …