It's just until a month until voting opens for this year's local body elections.
Up here in Auckland the first full mayoral debate of the campaign was held last night by the University of Auckland Debating Society.
The incumbent, mayor Wayne Brown, didn't show up. What does that say about how he views the race - and his chances?
NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson was moderating the debate and joins Emile Donovan to discuss.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown during a transport announcement on 3 December 2024. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
