Rules requiring local body candidates to put residential addresses on campaign advertisements are being described as outdated.

Stories of harassment towards public figures, particularly women, are rising.

They come as we head towards local body elections in October.

Waitaki Deputy Mayor Melanie Tavendale, who's not standing for re-election, told Kate Hawkesby it feels like an invasion of privacy.

“I had a very young family when I first stood and you didn’t like the idea of people that could be quite grumpy if they’re turning up on your front doorstep in front of your family. It’s not ideal.”

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