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Simms says ticket not 'crumbling' after latest departure
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms says his council ticket is not "crumbling" as another candidate departs to run independently.
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Special votes not enough to change result
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Calls for election review following low engagement
Calls for election review following low engagement
There are calls for a wide-ranging independent inquiry into local government elections following dismal voter turnout.
Lewers ‘chuffed’ by narrow win
Lewers ‘chuffed’ by narrow win
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s new mayor says he has ‘‘very big shoes’’ to fill, but has promised to forge his own path.
Returning board members fare well, two lose seats
Returning board members fare well, two lose seats
Only two incumbents missed out on re-election to Dunedin community boards.