Elections

Politics

Labour and Green parties tell Pacific voters their tax plans will target the wealthy

With tax emerging as a key election battleground, Labour and the Greens say their plans will not put a bigger burden on most Pacific households. But the parties differ on how far they would go after wealth.

Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

Manurewa voting allegations: Inquiry urged as Election Services backs result

Auckland Council has lodged information with Police after receiving a formal complaint over alleged voting irregularities in Manurewa.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 17 Aug

Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands opposition looks to unite as Mark Brown’s party takes general election lead

Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party is one seat short of a majority, while opposition leaders say they must join forces or risk another four years on the sidelines.

Khalia StrongSun, 16 Aug

Election •

Cook Islands

Rarotonga could decide who governs after poll signals tight election

The Cook Islands Party has the edge but a rise in support for the United Party in the capital could make Thursday’s result harder to call.

Khalia StrongThu, 13 Aug

Politics

Paul Goldsmith admits National has ‘more work to do’ as Pasifika put cost of living first

The Pacific Peoples Minister says National must spend more time listening to Pasifika communities after PMN's election survey found most respondents do not believe the party understands them.

Christine RovoiWed, 22 Jul

Election

Pacific voters asking tougher questions and parties need better answers, experts say

The PMN-Horizon Research Pacific Issues Election Survey suggests Pacific voters are looking beyond campaign promises, with experts saying parties now need to show how their policies will actually work.

Khalia StrongFri, 17 Jul

Politics •

Cook Islands

'We're opening the door': Young Cook Islanders call for new generation of leaders

First-time candidate Sammy Mataroa and returning hopeful Davina Hosking Ashford say this election is about more than winning seats. It's about inspiring more young Cook Islanders to step into leadership.

Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands NewsTue, 14 Jul