Saturday, November 29, 2025

Politics

Responding to first responders

By Casey Costello, Minister of Customs, Seniors International Paramedics Day was recognised on July 8, and I had the opportunity to meetwith Hato Hone...

People just want to feel safe

By Andrew Bayly, MP for Port Waikato I recently met with a local family who runs a small business in Pukekohe. They had beenbroken...

Team Franklin announces candidate line-up

Team Franklin has confirmed its group of candidates to stand in the upcoming Auckland Council elections this October. With four positions to fill due to...

Luxon: We’re making New Zealand safer

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Our Government was elected on a promise to restore law and order. Since the election, we’ve...

Franklin’s work programme

This Franklin Local Board column replaces Angela Fulljames’ and Andy Baker’s pieces during the local body election campaign. The Franklin Local Board recently adopted its...

Federal Bureau of Investigation opens office in New Zealand

The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has upgraded a new office in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. The Minister Responsible for the GCSB...

Time is running out to register as a candidate in local elections

According to the latest numbers from Auckland Council, as of 8am yesterday, July 30, 13 candidates are standing for the Papakura Local Board and...

Teen withdraws from mayoral race

After announcing plans to run for Mayor of Waikato District in early July, Fabio Rodrigues has removed his bid for the mayoralty in this...

Candidate nominations rolling in for 2025 local elections

Auckland Council is asking residents if they know someone who has big ideas for the city’s future, strong decision-making skills, and who could make...

Teen announces plans to join mayoral race

A young Pōkeno man will throw his hat into the ring for Waikato District’s mayoralty. Fabio Rodrigues has announced he will be running for Mayor...