Police refer Christchurch mayor's election expenses to Serious Fraud Office

Nominations open for Tauranga City Council local elections

"It's a new chance for democracy in the city - there'll be lots of people interested in standing, and hopefully lots of people then voting when it comes to election time."

Georgina Beyer statue to be discussed by Carterton council

Beyer, who died last year, was elected mayor of Carterton in 1995, making her the world’s first openly transgender mayor.