The 2022 local body elections have wrapped up, and it's been observed that Labour endorsed candidates didn't do well with the voting public.

Between Efso Collins losing Auckland's mayoral race to Wayne Brown and Paul Eagle losing Wellington's votes to Tory Whanau, voting trends indicate that Labour endorsed candidates aren't polling well. 

Political editor Barry Soper talks about Jacinda Ardern's first public statement after the local body election, and observes that these results are concerning for Labour's chances at reelection in 2023.

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• Dave Cull on the local body elections and results
• Local elections: Tory Whanau wins Wellington, Wayne Brown is Auckland's new mayor; Phil Mauger wins in Christchurch