The year saw nationwide protests, swathes of legislation repealed and introduced, crackdowns on crime and some stern words to local councils. Read...

A wizard with a history of dabbling in local politics has had an epiphany - Invercargill doesn`t deserve him. Read...

The ex-MP, who died at the week, spoke to a local podcast on Great Barrier Isand about how her cancer diagnosis changed her outlook on life. Read...

A former Barcelona mayor and a community coalition claim hosting the silver trophy has a dark cloud over it, but local proponents say the event is delivering. Read...

A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland`s four councils could further distance the public from local politics. Read...

John McHugh, a stalwart of local body politics in central Southland, is saddened to see the Oreti board so divided. Read...