Local Body Politics
The 90s File - Heather Gee-Taylor
Twenty-three year old Heather Gee-Taylor is one of New Zealand's youngest local body politicians and a charolais cattle breeder to boot. Audio
Auckland Council spends $500,000 on 63 flights
Auckland Council paid more than $500,000 for 63 business class flights over a 20 month period. John Campbell asks councillor John Watson if it was money well spent. Video, Audio
Wellington councillors debate the merits of runway extension
Plans to extend the runway at Wellington Airport are finding both champions and opponents. Audio
Auckland Mayoralty
It's still a year until Aucklanders go to the polls to vote for a new Mayor. Audio
Maori back mayor's calls for equal representation in local government
The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, wants half of all councillors to be Maori. Mr Judd says local government should reflect the Treaty of Waitangi and he is calling on the government to change the… Audio
Decision on Wellington super-city due
The Local Government Commission is expected to release its decision soon on whether the Wellington region's 8 councils should be amalgamated and to what extent. Audio
Maori will have guaranteed seat on New Plymouth district council
Maori will have a guaranteed seat on the New Plymouth District Council after it narrowly voted to introduce a Maori ward at the next local government elections. Audio
Maori closer to permanent representation on New Plymouth council
Maori are one step closer to gaining permanent representation on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio
Whangarei District Council told to pay out for wrongful sacking
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council was wrong to sack his personal assistant for something he'd done himself and in worse circumstances. Audio
Sacked council staffer grilled over mayoral nomination
A Whangarei city council worker sacked for nominating a mayoral candidate has had a grilling today over her actions - and her low opinion of her boss Audio
CEO admits creating impression of electoral bias
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council has admitted that his treatment of two staff during last year's council elections, has left an impression of bias and double-standards. Audio
Local Govt Commission under attack in Whangarei
The Local Government Commission has been criticised in Whangarei over its proposal for a single council for the whole of Northland. Audio
Outspoken for 6 October 2013
Steve Wilde wraps up his preview of the local body elections. This evening he looks at Auckland - the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio
Outspoken for 29 September 2013
Steve Wilde continues his preview of the local body elections with a close-up look at the metropolitan centres. Wellington... the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio
Outspoken for 22 September 2013
Steve Wilde continues his preview of the local body elections with a close-up look at the metropolitan centres. This time it's Christchurch … the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio
Outspoken for 15 September 2013.
Steve Wilde continues his preview of the approaching local body elections with a close-up look at the metropolitan centres. This time it's Dunedin... the main issues and what the voters are thinking.
…Outspoken for 8 September 2013
Steve Wilde examines the approaching local body elections in the North Island… the candidates, the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio
Outspoken for 1 September 2013
Steve Wilde examines the approaching local body elections in the South Island... the candidates, the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio
Insight for 21 October 2012
Cushla Norman considers what, if any, changes may follow new local government legislation. Audio