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Extraordinary vacancies when nominations close – what happens?
11 August 2022
Nominations for this year’s local body elections close tomorrow and there’s been a concerningly low number.
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Getting our future voters involved in local democracy
2 March 2022
Tamariki can experience local council elections first-hand as voters in the Ngā Pōti ā-Taiohi - Youth Voting 2022 programme.
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Waka Kotahi investment in transport – what’s the takeout for local government?
16 September 2021
Our analysis of the government’s latest NLTP announcement finds public transport and active modes clear winners.
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Back to the future: Aotearoa needs community boards now more than ever
1 September 2021
Dr Mike Reid argues the case for strengthening – not weakening – the community voice ahead of local government reforms.