Watch the full Local Focus interview for Raukawa-Tait's views on the region's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions.
The social issues facing Rotorua residents are the main focus of Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, who is running for council again.
"I want to challenge the Government on that. They are pumping a lot of money into the social services here but with no good outcomes," she said.
On Three Waters, Raukawa-Tait said she was disappointed the Government, in her view, "railroaded" it through.
"The idea is okay, but why not take the community with you?"