Video Journalist, Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
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Local Focus: The softly-spoken new councillor who's sympathetic to Māori
Abrie supports Māori wards and fighting climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Could Wu be Tauranga's first Chinese councillor?
Waitsu Wu is running for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: DJ running for council
Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'From a mongrel family, from a mongrel suburb in a mongrel town' says mayoral candidate
Retired management consultant running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate and geologist says no climate change in 150 years
"No increase in hurricanes, droughts or wildfires". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
Racism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says too many reckless decisions
Long-term councillor is gunning for the top job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga or towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Life coach running for council
Kiddie wants to be the voice of the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral Candidate says Mauao repairs should cost $100k
Murray Guy wants to get back into Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Country singer wants a crack at council
"The council is broken," candidate says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mayoral candidate insists she's not racist
Margaret Murray-Benge running for mayor in Western Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the first Māori woman pilot to graduate from Air Force
'I just assumed that you're a flight attendant.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stop sustainable development, no more green jobs: Pastor who would be mayor is fed up
Wallen says council is deliberately choking the roads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better
Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Brownless hits back at challengers
Brownless wants the top job again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Outgoing deputy mayor calls for more diversity
Mike Williams says WBOPD Council needs more diversity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'We need to look after our environment'
Western BOP councillor Mark Dean talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori land wars theme for youth holiday programme
Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Haere mai to Tauranga's first mahi toi store
Different type of clients welcome at old police station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'There was a bubbling brook in my puku'
Teacher by day, advocate for the homeless by night. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kelvin Clout to run for mayor, again
Clout hopes to be third time lucky. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Hollywood to helping the homeless
Meet the wahine behind Tauranga's first Women's Shelter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga's retail begging ban called 'inhumane'
Not everyone is happy about the new bylaw. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Morrinsville proud of their world leader
More famous than the colourful cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Chinese cultural showcase coming to Te Puke
The free event will be held from 10am Saturday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We are not harmful': Muslim community remains in shock
The Hossain family have lived here for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Crowds show support for Muslims
Thousands came to support and pay their respects. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty students join climate change protest
'Tautoko te rangatahi.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kawerau: 'Unless you've lived here, you don't actually know'
Locals say Kawerau is not as bad as headlines suggest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Protest rising over 'concrete pad' in Mount Maunganui
Saga continues for the controversial green space. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How this principal turned a failing school into one of the best in the country
Principal says 90% of his Māori students couldn't read. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tractor collection pulls at the heartstrings
People from all over the world expected to bid. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Green space a 'slap in the face' for retailers
Tattooist losing customers blames the 'skatepark'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Joe and Elvor start a rising tsunami of support
More friends for elderly folks who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan
The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Once were radicals
"It's time to reflect on where we are at now". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chinese New Year celebrations start at home
It's the biggest celebration in the world. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: 96-year old Elvor and 28-year-old Joe are best mates
Meet the besties who are almost 70 years apart. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
SPCA animals feeling the heat this summer
Kittens and puppies are cute and need to be cared for. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Strong reactions to new 'skatepark' that isn't
It's not pretty... yet! Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Katikati named one of the best towns in NZ
Mural town making its mark for quality of life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 years
This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summer
Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori women's suffrage day celebrated
20 December was the anniversary for Māori women to vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Celebrity chef impresses school kids - with healthy food
He's cooked on TV, for the Queen and now Tauranga kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'
The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga motorists react to lower speed limits
Slow down in Tauranga CBD. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Is this Māori vegan our next big influencer?
He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Students cut it all off for cancer
Rat's tails, pony tails and long hair about to go. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Students embrace Chinese language
It's the fastest growing language in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Great-great-granddaughter of suffrage
Madeleine, 16, wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kombucha fix isn't right for everyone
It's popular but is it healthy? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet Stephen the reo Māori speaker
"If you didn't know Stephen, you would think he's Māori." Made with funding from NZ On Air
Tauranga house prices shatter Aucklanders' dreams
Tauranga house prices are not what they were. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Award-winning NZ pie man's harrowing start in life
From a harsh life as a refugee to a national treasure. Made with funding from NZ On Air.