Monday, May 18, 2026

2025 Elections

From the Editor: Does the voting process need to change?

With local body election results confirmed across the country, is it time to think about what our next local voting will look like? On Monday,...

What’s next for Kerrin Leoni after mayoral run

Former Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni says she’s proud of what her campaign achieved and is now taking time to rest and consider her...

Final Auckland local election results delayed until Saturday

The release of Auckland’s final local election results has been pushed back by a day due to an unprecedented number of special votes. Auckland Council’s...

New Waikato mayor aims to build a thriving district

Waikato District Mayor-elect Aksel Bech aims to build a thriving district as he embarks on his three-year term as mayor. “I’m incredibly honoured and humbled to...

Elation, now knuckle-down time for Auckland Mayor and councillors

PJ TAYLOR has asked Auckland Mayor-elect Wayne Brown and Franklin councillor-elect Andy Baker how they felt after civic voting results were made public, and...

Late surge in votes lifts Auckland turnout ahead of final results

A last-minute surge in votes has lifted Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent, with more than 68,500 votes cast on Saturday morning, October 11. Auckland...

McGuire, Smith topple Storey in Waikato constituency

Newly elected regional councillor Gary McGuire has won the largest number of votes in the Waikato constituency, ousting chair Pamela Storey, who placed third. McGuire...

UPDATED: Aksel Bech new Waikato mayor-elect

Aksel Bech has achieved a decisive victory over Jacqui Church to win the Waikato District mayoralty. Election Day Progress Results show Aksel Bech received 10,268...

Daniel Newman and Matt Winiata elected to Manurewa-Papakura ward

Daniel Newman has been re-elected to the Manurewa-Papakura Ward for another term with a polling count of 12,965. Newman said he was grateful for the...

Franklin ward councillor Andy Baker elected for another term

Franklin ward councillor Andy Baker has been elected for another term. In progress results released about 2.40pm, Baker had secured 9,289 votes. Challengers Dene Green and...