The Auckland mayoralty - sometimes considered the second most important job in New Zealand politics - is up for grabs this year. And while you'd think that ambitious politicians would be clambering over each other for a shot at the role, the actual race is attracting a few lesser-known faces.

Today, New Zealand Herald reporter Tom Dillane joins Damien to discuss who the major candidates are, and why they have some in local government concerned.

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