Former broadcaster Tamati Coffey says his selection as Labour`s candidate in Rotorua was never a given and he wants to take the seat in this year`s election.The 34-year-old beat off two other strong local contenders, Rotorua Lakes... Read...
Fiji`s main opposition grouping has accused Indonesia of interferring in Fiji`s internal politics. The United Front for a Democratic Fiji claims a visit this week to Fiji by an Indonesian... Read...
Dr Lindo Ferguson, a former Auckland civic leader and notable heritage campaigner, has died in the Far North, aged 90.An ophthalmologist whose concern about Auckland`s loss of heritage buildings lured him into local body politics... Read...
`There have been intermittent calls for further government crackdowns on the legal high industry by those involved in local body politics, most recently from the Team Manurewa organisation, who believe New Zealand should emulate steps taken in New South Wales to ban all psychoactive substances. Read...
A politics lecturer at Canterbury University says an increase in social inequality is exacerbating the problem of low turnout in local body elections. Read...
A lecturer in politics at Canterbury University says an increase in renting is exacerbating the problem of low turnout in local body elections. Read...
A combined total of more than 80 years of local government
service by four Central Otago men was recognised as their
council and boards held final meetings for this term.
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A career in local politics spanning more than 50 years was celebrated at Henderson’s Civic Chambers last night (3 October) at a special gathering to mark the retirement of Assid Corban OBE, JP. Read...