SECTIONS

Local body elections

South OtagoOctober 12

Like father like son, both elected

A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making down south if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter of a century before any bet pays out.
Like father like son, both elected
Like father like son, both elected
West CoastOctober 12

Westland, Buller mayors dethroned

The unseating of two West Coast mayors has been the biggest surprise in the first sweep of local body election results on the West Coast.
Westland, Buller mayors dethroned
Westland, Buller mayors dethroned
SouthlandOctober 12

Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor

Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
QueenstownOctober 12

‘New blood’ on council after five ousted

The Queenstown Lakes district’s new mayor says the loss of five incumbent councillors will allow a welcome injection of "new blood".
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
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CanterburyOctober 12

Councillors beat challenger

Two South Canterbury farmers have been re-elected to the Environment Canterbury council table.
Councillors beat challenger
Councillors beat challenger
DunedinOctober 12

Interim results show swing to right

The Otago Regional Council has had a shift to the right.
Interim results show swing to right
Interim results show swing to right
SouthlandOctober 12

Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot

Invercargill's likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is "absolutely delighted" by the result.
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
DunedinOctober 12

Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results

Progress results mean not all ordinary votes have been counted yet.
Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results
Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results
North OtagoOctober 12

Former councillor returns ready to lead district

Waitaki's first female mayor, Melanie Tavendale, says she is looking forward to a "really positive direction" for the people of the district.
Former councillor returns ready to lead district
Former councillor returns ready to lead district
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SouthlandOctober 12

Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell said his re-election showed how confident the community was in him, regardless of a shaky first term.
Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
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DunedinOctober 12

Newcomers win seats across all of city’s bodies

Dunedin's community boards will sport plenty of new faces this term, after 15 members did not seek re-election.
Newcomers win seats across all of city’s bodies
Newcomers win seats across all of city’s bodies
DunedinOctober 12

Last-minute voters turn out, eventually

With the town hall clock ticking down to noon on Saturday, Ruth Vaughan and partner Gerald Davies parked in the Octagon to complete their voting papers for Dunedin's local body election.
Last-minute voters turn out, eventually
Last-minute voters turn out, eventually
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SouthlandOctober 12

Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers

Environment Southland’s council will have a familiar look following the weekend’s election, save for the top seat of chairperson.
Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
West CoastOctober 12

Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support

The phone of provisionally elected Westland mayor Jacquie Grant has been ringing hot since Saturday.
Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support
Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support
SouthlandOctober 12

Final days of controversial term approach

Nobby Clark’s eventful stint as mayor of Invercargill will draw to a close in the coming days.
Final days of controversial term approach
Final days of controversial term approach
Central OtagoOctober 12

Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

A landslide victory has returned Central Otago’s mayor to the "hot seat" for three more years.
Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind
Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind
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DunedinOctober 12

Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor

Defeated Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has cleared out his office.
Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor
Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor
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OpinionOctober 7

Letters to the Editor: housing, the ORC and Auckland

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the current community housing situation, funding the Otago Regional Council, and self help for Aucklanders.
Letters to the Editor: housing, the ORC and Auckland
Letters to the Editor: housing, the ORC and Auckland
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OpinionSeptember 28

Letters to the Editor: safe talk, Gaza and the university

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the importance of "safe talk training", Jacinda Ardern's comments on Gaza, and upholding student democracy.
Letters to the Editor: safe talk, Gaza and the university
Letters to the Editor: safe talk, Gaza and the university
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OpinionSeptember 16

Letters to the Editor: election candidates and heritage

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including opinions from candidates in the upcoming local body elections, and heritage matters in Lawrence.
Letters to the Editor: election candidates and heritage
Letters to the Editor: election candidates and heritage
South OtagoAugust 27

Those on Clutha council will need thick skin

Water and its woes look set to be the main agenda item for the Clutha district for the next three years.
SouthlandAugust 17

18 women face public

Female candidates running in Invercargill’s local body elections introduced themselves to members of the public at a local government women candidate event last night.
18 women face public
18 women face public
DunedinAugust 17

Hawkins’ leadership style comes under fire

An apparent breakdown in trust between the Dunedin City Council and the community could be repaired through more engaging leadership, mayoral candidate Sophie Barker says.
Hawkins’ leadership style comes under fire
Hawkins’ leadership style comes under fire
DunedinJuly 15

Pair first to enter council election race

Nominations have opened for the Dunedin City Council and first out of the blocks in the election race were two women both standing for council and the mayoralty.
Pair first to enter council election race
Pair first to enter council election race
Central OtagoSeptember 22

Economic development tops agenda

Economic  development was the main focus of a Central Otago mayoralty forum yesterday, with a few detours into lighter topics such as the contents of each candidate's fridge and their favourite movie to watch.
Economic development tops agenda
Economic development tops agenda