Competition for the top job in our biggest cities is heating up ahead of this year’s local body elections, with some potential candidates already causing a stir.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has confirmed she wants a second term although many people in the capital are wondering why, given her tumultuous entry to the world of local government.

In Auckland, Mayor Wayne Brown has said he is not done with fixing the city and also wants a second term. 

And in Christchurch, Mayor Phil Mauger also wants another term in the city’s top job.

On this episode of On the Tiles - Local Edition, Georgina Campbell chats what is happening in the mayoral races.