Local Authority Candidates 2007

This report presents the results of a survey of local authority election candidates in the October 2007 elections. Candidates include those standing for community boards, licensing trusts, territorial authorities (district and city councils, including the mayoralty), regional councils, and district health boards (DHBs). Candidates were asked about their previous political experience, including at the local authority level. They were also asked questions about their community involvement, and their reasons for standing. The report contains a profile of the candidates themselves as well as identifying characteristics of elected and non-elected candidates.