Local Body Elections

Special votes not enough to change result

Defeated Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins made up some ground on his rivals with special votes, but not enough to make much difference.

Caution urged over electoral review

University of Otago politics professor Janine Hayward believes the rising voter turnout in...

Caution urged over electoral review

Dunedin-based politics professor Janine Hayward has sounded a note of caution over national calls for a "short, sharp" independent review of voter turnout for local government elections.

Barker named deputy mayor

Dunedin’s next deputy mayor, Sophie Barker, celebrates the appointment with her daughter...

Barker named deputy mayor

Dunedin's next deputy mayor wants to rebuild confidence in the city council.

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Gore’s catch of the day

Gore mayor-elect Ben Bell is promising to reprioritise council spending and go "back to the...

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Gore’s catch of the day

Inventor, ski instructor, Ted Talk speaker and now New Zealand’s youngest mayor, Ben Bell is "ecstatic and humbled" after winning Gore’s mayoral race by just eight votes.

‘Great excitement’: Scott elected mayor

‘Great excitement’: Scott elected mayor

Lumsden businessman Rob Scott is the new mayor-elect for Southland.

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Mayor-elect ‘misspoke’ about sea-level rise

Dunedin mayor-elect Jules Radich on St Clair Beach. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mayor-elect ‘misspoke’ about sea-level rise

Dunedin mayor-elect Jules Radich has conceded he made a blue when talking about sea-level rise yesterday.

Five newcomers elected to Environment Southland

Five newcomers elected to Environment Southland

Five new councillors will be joining the table at Environment Southland after the close of elections on Saturday.

New mayors for major cities

New mayors for major cities

Most of the major cities in New Zealand will have new mayors after the local body elections.

Regional council gets refresh with five newcomers elected

Regional council gets refresh with five newcomers elected

At least five new faces will join Environment Southland this term.

Fresh face wins the youth vote

Fresh face wins the youth vote

The Otago Regional Council is getting a new, fresher face after voters decided a 21-year-old student would fit the bill, while the fate of one incumbent is hanging on a single vote.

Munro wins mayorship by clear margin

Munro wins mayorship by clear margin

The Mackenzie District has a new mayor.

Kircher excited to work with new council team

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher celebrates winning his fourth term with wife, Kerry, and three...

Kircher excited to work with new council team

Waitaki voters have come to the party to deliver Gary Kircher an early birthday present.

Clark newly motivated to fight for what he believes in

Invercargill's new mayor Nobby Clark describes himself as a fixer who gets things done.

Sir Tim down but not out after loss

The familiar wide smile of Sir Tim Shadbolt could not hide his surprise at Saturday’s election results.

First-time candidate tops votes in Cromwell Ward

Progress results indicate there will be familiar faces seated around the table at the Central Otago District Council.

Re-election overshadows birthday

It was a double celebration for Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan on Saturday, as his re-election to the post for a fifth consecutive term jostled for attention with his birthday.