What can you expect from the new city council?
It won't be selling assets, is staunchly against chlorine, wants to decrease rate rises, and supports the multi-use arena.
by New Zealand Broadcasting School students
Issues Unpacked: Youth Politics
Why aren't young people fronting up to the ballot box on local election day? This weeks episode explores young people and local politics.
Lianne's got 'unfinished business'
She took on the mayoralty to fix things, then leave. Six years on, she running for a third term. Lianne Dalziel has "unfinished business".
Community Board hits Old Boys Collegians for six
Cricket club won't be allowed to build new cricket nets at Elmwood Park.
Mayoral candidate wants freedom camping in city
John Minto is calling for central city spaces to be made available to freedom campers.
'Dalziel needs to be upfront with ratepayers'
The Independent Citizens have called on Mayor Lianne Dalziel to release details about her rates increase policy.
Mayoral challenger condemns drug availability
Darryll Park, one of the city's candidates for the top job, has announced his stance against illegal substances and their impact on crime.
More money for Māori in the Wellbeing Budget
This Budget will be more socially aware than ever before.
Budget 2019: One week to go
In seven days, Finance Minister Grant Robertson will share details of the first ever "well-being" budget. What should we expect?
What's New Zealand's position on Israel/Palestine?
After a recent spate of violence on the Israel-Gaza border, groups in NZ have asked for different stances from our government.