A former Barcelona mayor and a community coalition claim hosting the silver trophy has a dark cloud over it, but local proponents say the event is delivering. Read...

A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland`s four councils could further distance the public from local politics. Read...

John McHugh, a stalwart of local body politics in central Southland, is saddened to see the Oreti board so divided. Read...

The BBC`s political editor breaks down what this week`s local elections will mean for national politics. Read...

Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a general election. Read...

From serving at McDonald`s to the civil service, Fisher Wang is now set to guide a new generation on local politics. Read...