Why are young people so alienated from politics?People aged 18-24 are the least likely age-group to vote in the upcoming local body elections according to Auckland Council.Only 54 per cent said they intend to vote, compared to... Read...

Young people and migrants are the least interested sectors of the community in regards to local politics, according to a new survey.An Auckland Council survey has found young people and those of Asian, Samoan and non-European ethnicity... Read...

Local government voting papers go out today, and while they can`t vote, children are being offered a chance to get involved. Read...

Young people believe they`re locked out of local government politics and campaigning is out of touch. Read...

So the problem, claimed John Palino, is that if an Aucklander wants to develop their property, `even just to build a garage!`, local Maori can delay it as long as they like, and then charge whatever they want in exchange for a `cultural consultation` thumbs-up. Read...

There is a significant underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in New Zealand politics - especially at the local level. The 2016 council election campaigns are a good reminder of this. For a very good example, see Jonathan Carson`s... Read...

Local politics has traditionally been dominated by white, middle-class men and, judging by Nelson and Tasman`s council candidates, not much has changed in 2016. Read...

The Productivity Commission recommends creating a permanent independent hearings panel like the one that cut through local politics to settle Auckland’s Unitary Plan, for the whole country Read...

A left-leaning group backing Phil Goff for Auckland mayor has launched its local body campaign, saying the city cannot go back to `small-thinking, do-nothing` politics. Read...

If you have thought about local politics and having a say in the future of Rotorua, then find out more about standing as a candidate to become a community board or district health board member, a councillor or even a mayor. Read...