As the 2019 Local Body Elections draw closer, there will be greater focus in the media around candidates and issues. The Riccarton Community Hub website will attempt to provide links to all articles covering local issues and candidates, and will be updated as they appear.

For those to date, see below:

Community Board vote like "a kick in the guts"
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62805782/western-news-september-03-2019
Western News, September 3

Muslim local election candidates want 'harmony in our society'
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/397915/muslim-local-election-candidates-want-harmony-in-our-society
Radio New Zealand, September 1

Race for Riccarton seat on council ramps up 
https://www.star.kiwi/2019/07/race-for-riccarton-seat-on-council-ramps-up/
Star Kiwi, July 26

Former disgraced National candidate makes council bid
https://www.star.kiwi/2019/07/former-disgraced-national-candidate-makes-council-bid/
Western News, July 19