Torika Tokalau

1 day ago | teaonews.co.nz | Torika Tokalau

One of Auckland’s youngest politicians has decided to resign from local politics, ahead of the local elections in October. Logan Soole, 25, (Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa), is a member of the Franklin Local Board. Soole, who was first elected at just 19 years old, will spend his last day in office in early June. The Pukekohe local has decided to move to London to join his partner, but promises this isn’t the last New Zealand will see of him. “I will be be back,” Soole said.

2 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Torika Tokalau

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Torika Tokalau

Auckland Council is advertising post-election roles with salaries from $31,000 to $300,000. The council’s Lou-Ann Ballantyne emphasised the need for new perspectives and no political experience is necessary. Candidate nominations for October are open from July 4 to August 1, with a webinar on April 30 for more information. A range of positions are being advertised by Auckland Council, with the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year. But there’s a catch.

1 week ago | tpplus.co.nz | Torika Tokalau

[auhtor-details]By Torika Tokalau of Local Democracy Reporting Some Aucklanders may be eligible to more than one vote in the upcoming local elections in October. The local election is where residents choose who its mayor, ward councillors and local board members will be to shape the future of Auckland. Auckland Council’s electoral officer, Dale Ofsoske from Independent Election Services, said it was important to note some Aucklanders may be allowed to vote more than once.

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Torika Tokalau