Local Focus: Hussein Pierre Kikhounga-Ngot on Candidate Camera

Watch the full Local Focus interview for Kikhounga-Ngot's views on the region's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions.

Hussein Kikhounga-Ngot is running for Mayor of Palmerston North. Kikhounga-Ngot is focused on what he says are three big issues - housing, traffic and safety.

"When I first arrived in New Zealand, I forgot my phone on the bus stop. Overnight I went back and I found my phone. Can't you see? 17 years ago in Palmy, but now, no."

Hussein Kikhounga-Ngot believes "you cannot treat the disease on top, but you find the root of the situation" to find a solution to crime in Palmerston North.

And he says his favourite music is jazz and blues.

Some other councillor candidates were not available to be interviewed and others chose to not be interviewed by Local Focus.

Some other mayoral candidates were not available to be interviewed and others chose to not be interviewed by Local Focus.