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.

Competition for the top job in our biggest cities is heating up ahead of this year&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
And in Christchurch, Mayor Phil Mauger also wants another term in the city&rsquo;s top job.
On this episode of On the Tiles - Local Edition, Georgina Campbell chats what is happening in the mayoral races.

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...

On the Tiles

Local body elections: Who’s running for the mayoralty in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch?

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