Tag: Local government elections
Local Democracy Reporting: Secret plans, health chaos, climate change among NZ’s...
By Conan Young , Local Democracy Reporting editor
This year was another huge one for Local Democracy Reporting, with our reporters at the forefront of...
Mediawatch: Coverage vital for NZ’s democracy but fact-checking in short supply
MEDIAWATCH: By Hayden Donnell, RNZ Mediawatch producer
Once again Aotearoa New Zealand's local elections were plagued by low voter turnout and a lack of engagement....
Rotuman social justice advocate puts key bid for Roskill Community Voice
By Laurens Ikinia
"Noa'ia 'e" is a greeting people hear when you meet anyone from the island of Rotuma in Fiji or when they visit...
Super city Auckland’s council financial results signal tough times ahead
By Stephen Forbes of Local Democracy Reporting
Despite total borrowings reaching $11.1 billion, the Auckland Council Group’s latest results show it has managed to weather...
Martyn Bradbury: Why these feral anti-vax conspiracy theorists seeking public office...
COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog
If there was one good outcome of the very one sided Fire & Fury, it’s that...
