Unless you're male, middle-aged and Pākehā, you're probably inadequately represented in your council.
Some of the effects of climate change are now "unavoidable", the Government says.
Gerry Brownlee announced he was running as a list-only candidate in next year's election.
Six Auckland mayoral hopefuls battled it out to prove they'd be best to run New Zealand's biggest city, at one of the most lively debates of the campaign trail so far.
Some of those who want to be mayor may be off to the dry cleaners after a spirited debate.