Monday, May 18, 2026

2025 Elections

‘I find it arrogant’ – Kerrin Leoni says mayor barely shows up to events

  Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni says the incumbent Mayor, Wayne Brown has only shown up to three of the 13 'meet the candidate' events in...

CANDIDATE: Strong local voices for Tuakau-Pokeno

Kandi Ngataki and Vern Reeve are standing for re-election as Tuakau-Pokeno ward councillors on the Waikato District Council. Tuakau, Pokeno, and Mercer are communities...

CANDIDATE: Putting local interests first

Darron Gedge is an independent candidate standing for Wairoa subdivision on the Franklin Local Board. I grew up in Maraetai and have a lifelong connection...

Q&A: Waikato mayoral candidates

We asked the two candidates vying for the Waikato District Mayor role four set questions as part of our local body elections coverage. Aksel Bech 60 Mediator...

CANDIDATE: Cost of living crisis

Gary McGuire is standing for the Waikato ward on the Waikato Regional Council on the Rates Control Team ticket.  “Whoever controls water, controls everything.” The cost...

CANDIDATE: Meet your Waiuku neighbour

Hunter Hawker is standing for the Waiuku subdivision on the Franklin Local Board. Hello, Waiuku! I’m a proud local, living with my wife on our...

CANDIDATE: Unlocking Papakura’s potential

Prasad Gawande is running for the Papakura Local Board on the ACT Local ticket. Papakura is a proud and growing community with enormous potential —...

CANDIDATE: Practical results for locals

Andrew Kay is a member of Team Franklin, standing for the Pukekohe subdivision on the Franklin Local Board. Pukekohe has always been home for me....

CANDIDATE: Ratepayers deserve better

Dene Green is standing for Franklin ward on the Auckland Council on the ACT Local ticket. Auckland Council has lost its focus. Rates keep climbing,...

CANDIDATE: Living and breathing Franklin

Andy Baker is seeking standing for Franklin ward councillor on the Auckland Council. I live in Drury with my wife, Larissa. My mother’s family (Allen)...