Tag: Local Government New Zealand
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....
Dominic O’Sullivan: The role of Te Tiriti in boosting local government
ANALYSIS: By Professor Dominic O'Sullivan
At this year’s local government elections, average voter turnout was 36 percent. This is comparable to the 2019 figure. It...
NZ local government: ‘We’re ready for change – it’s about youth...
By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy Reporter
A district mayor says the Aotearoa New Zealand local government sector is ready to launch into a future that...
Māori councillors condemn racism faced in NZ local government role
By Ashleigh McCaull, RNZ News Te Ao Māori reporter
Māori councillors have detailed the torrents of abuse and racism they say they face in their...