Mayors
Far North Mayor describes 'mayor school' in Wellington
Roll call today for some of the country's new mayors. The gathering in Wellington - dubbed 'mayor school' - is held after every local body election but isn't compulsory.
Metro mayors typically wag… Video, Audio
Northland to elect three new mayors at the next elections
Concerns have been raised about the replacement of three mayors in Northland at the upcoming local body elections. Local government expert Dr Andy Asquith talks to Jesse about what the wave of mayoral… Audio
Mayors, councillors see pay rises as MPs' pay frozen
Back now to the pay freeze for MPs and the cancelling the bonuses for state sector chief executives. It doesn't look like there are similar sentiments in local government. This month mayors and… Audio
The worth of a mayor
The Renumeration Aurhority has decided being a mayor is a full-time job and are adjusting their salaries accordingly. Southland and Otago mayors will receive a pay rise of between 2.8 per cent and 12… Audio
Controversial Canadian pair banned from Akl Council venue
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has banned Canadians Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux, best known for their alternative right-wing views, from using the Bruce Mason Centre next month to give a public… Video, Audio
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester walks away from horror car crash
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and a colleague were involved in a head-on car accident as they were leaving the Holocaust Memorial. Video, Audio
Mayors tell MPs changes are undemocratic
More than a dozen mayors turned up to Parliament today to protest against a law change which they say strips away local democracy. Audio