Hayden Donnell identifies who did well and who got massively owned by this weekend's election results.

While the 'fixer' poured bubbles in Ponsonby on the back of a thumping victory, the mood was determinedly upbeat in Ōtara, where gin-and-tonics were on the menu.

We’ve got lots of queer people in parliament, but what about local body politics?

'We believe it’s an attack tactic.'

This year's local elections are attracting candidates from a wide range of occupations.

The departing mayor reflects on what his younger, more radical self might have made of the politician he has become.

Incumbent Campbell Barry faces off against two newcomers in the Hutt City race.

By all means tell people who you voted for – just don't show proof.

Once labelled a 'zombie town', Whanganui is thriving. But can it stay that way?

Today is the last day to post your votes in local government elections. The garden city has pulled ahead on voter turnout as the prime minister hints at the need to look at how local elections are run. 

If you thought the days of would-be politicians claiming climate change is a scam or a hoax might be over, we have some bad news.

Sixty-seven years separate them, but they have a thing or two in common.

New-look team, same old climate problems.

Happy city, scrappy council.