More Māori candidates have put their name forward for Māori seats at this year’s local body elections, than those contesting the general seat.
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NewsTauranga dog attack: Council appeals judge’s decision
The life of Tauranga rottweiler Chopper is once again under threat as Tauranga City Council is appealing the judge's ruling on its previous charge.
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Concerns mount over lack of candidates in Māori wards
Māori ward advocates are deeply concerned at the lack of nominations for the new seats at this year's local bodies election.
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Not enough candidates to fill council, Māori ward seats
With just a few days left for local body election candidates to get their nominations in, district councils in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei have not received enough nominations to fill their chambers.
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Historic day as Parliament passes co-governance bill
Parliament has passed a bill that enshrines into law a right for South Island Iwi Ngāi Tahu to appoint two of Canterbury Regional Council’s 16 councillors.
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We'll roll back co-governance- National
National has reiterated its plans to roll back co-governance initiatives, should it be elected at next year’s general election.
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Singer-songwriter and educator joins Whanganui mayoralty race
A singer-songwriter and educator is throwing his hat into the ring for the Whanganui mayoralty.
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'Strip every pokie joint out of Auckland'- mayoral candidate
Mayoral candidates say the number of liquor outlets in south Auckland is an issue but disagree about how to tackle it.
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‘We need to act’- Mahuta's climate call to local government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has recognised the sector's anxiety about the scale and pace of its ambitious reform programme.
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'Where we need to be is at that decision-making table'- Alf Filipaina
Alf Filipaina has been an Auckland councillor for the past 12 years and has put his name forward for one last term.
