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Six orange cartoon figures with voting symbols make various gestures around a headline that reads, “Auckland records lowest voter turnout in local elections,” on a yellow background. One figure holds a voting paper.

Wild idea: just run local elections like national elections

Disastrous election turnout leaves few clues about national mood

Catherine McGregor

Windbag: Key takeaways from Wellington’s red wave local election

Winners, losers, big losers and gigantic losers from the 2025 local elections

Local elections live results: 25 Māori wards to go and 17 to stay, voter turnout well down

Colorful "Local Elections 25" stickers and several orange ballot boxes labeled "Put your vote in here" are scattered on a green and tan background. A dashed arrow points toward the bottom right corner.

Surprise: local elections voter turnout is looking pretty bleak

Last chance to vote for council with one more day to go

Catherine McGregor

From pools to parking, council decisions can have a huge impact on disabled people’s lives

A graphic showing a map of New Zealand with Nelson highlighted, election badges with "25," a photo of a man, a tall clocktower, and the text "Nelson City Council" at the bottom.

Race briefing: Can anyone shake Nick Smith’s hold on Nelson?

Race briefing: Rates debates and mayoral missteps in the river city