local body elections
Julia Talbot-Jones says syncing local and general elections could be the answer
Politicians are embracing liberal zoning rules, enabling better cities, and winning elections, Dan Brunskill says
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Politicians are embracing liberal zoning rules, enabling better cities, and winning elections, Dan Brunskill says
Guy Trafford ponders what the low voter turnout means for governance and policies at the local level, particularly for issues that have many people disgruntled
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Guy Trafford ponders what the low voter turnout means for governance and policies at the local level, particularly for issues that have many people disgruntled
Vote now! Or you'll get more noise (and stench, or water-borne illness) gifted to you from local government
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Vote now! Or you'll get more noise (and stench, or water-borne illness) gifted to you from local government
Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
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Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Palino pulls out of the battle for the top job just days before nominations close
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Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Palino pulls out of the battle for the top job just days before nominations close
Ex-Auckland City Mayor John Banks says he may run in this year's mayoral election as the cut-off date for local body candidates fast approaches
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Ex-Auckland City Mayor John Banks says he may run in this year's mayoral election as the cut-off date for local body candidates fast approaches
Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
Campaign to improve local democracy kicks off
The local body election cycle has rolled around again with elections due later this year. So what's happening with the push to increase voter turnout by enabling online voting?
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The local body election cycle has rolled around again with elections due later this year. So what's happening with the push to increase voter turnout by enabling online voting?
Why the unequal distribution of information is scarier than mass surveillance, hackers and internet pirates
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Why the unequal distribution of information is scarier than mass surveillance, hackers and internet pirates
Charles Crothers reports on the findings of recent surveys on how Aucklanders rate their City and whether the new structures deliver on their promises
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Charles Crothers reports on the findings of recent surveys on how Aucklanders rate their City and whether the new structures deliver on their promises
Julienne Molineaux says the call for online voting will not solve the problem of civic engagement by itself, and it creates real security risks
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Julienne Molineaux says the call for online voting will not solve the problem of civic engagement by itself, and it creates real security risks
Vic Crone echoes Phil Goff's call for housing densification to be prioritised around transport hubs, emphasises importance of improving transport and using more PPPs
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Vic Crone echoes Phil Goff's call for housing densification to be prioritised around transport hubs, emphasises importance of improving transport and using more PPPs
Benje Patterson plunges into the world of local politics: Taxing Auckland's vacant houses, bringing kiwi birds back to Wellington, the allure of small towns, more satire needed, but careful on that, Dilbert & more
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Benje Patterson plunges into the world of local politics: Taxing Auckland's vacant houses, bringing kiwi birds back to Wellington, the allure of small towns, more satire needed, but careful on that, Dilbert & more