Local government controls your roads, beaches and libraries. They make decisions that impact your daily life so it's important that you vote in the upcoming elections.
Most people who don't vote, say it's because they don't know enough about the candidates or what they stand for. Faces on billboards aren’t enough.
The Spinoff has launched their guide to local elections at policy.nz - if you enter your address it will tell you what you can vote for and who the options are. Candidates were invited to provide responses to some specific questions and some general information on why they’re running.
If you’re not sure who you can vote for or what they’re standing for, highly recommend you check it out!