Watch the full Local Focus interview for Biasiny-Tule's views on the region's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions.
Community has bigger dreams than council, says a candidate for Rotorua Lakes Council's new Māori ward.
"The council is doing its best but the community has greater dreams," said Potaua Biasiny-Tule.
Biasiny-Tule is the founder and a trustee of Digital Natives Academy in Rotorua, and a Māori digital entrepreneur. He says local issues are complex but the solutions are simple.
"Let's get the community to come together."