Local Focus: Vision NZ's Leon Samuels on Candidate Camera
Democracy, crime and homelessness are big issues for Tauranga's Vision candidate.
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Local Focus: Act's Bay of Plenty candidate Cameron Luxton on Candidate Camera
The cost of living and crime are the big issues for Act's Pāpāmoa-based candidate.
Local Focus: National's Tom Rutherford on Candidate Camera
National's Bay of Plenty candidate discusses the electorate's big issues.
Local Focus: Labour's Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Transport, skill shortages and equal access to Tauranga are important issues for Tinetti.
Local Focus: National's Sam Uffindell on Candidate Camera
Crime, cost of living, and a new highway are top of mind for Uffindell.
'Not a magic bullet': Tinetti slams new National policy
Tinetti said academics “know best” and it was important politicians “stay out of it".
Local Focus: Labour's Pare Taikato on Candidate Camera
Infrastructure, housing and climate change top of mind for the new Labour candidate.
Luxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims Games
The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.
Former deputy mayor who wants to be city's next MP won't 'swallow a dead rat'
'I know this place very well and what many of our city needs are.'
'Ripped' from their frames: National, Labour election signs vandalised
'It is frustrating. We put a lot of effort into getting them ready.'
'Not a huge surprise': Ten Te Pāti Māori election signs vandalised in Tauranga
The misspelt word "raciest" has been spray painted on some of the defaced signs.
Pineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talent
The National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.
'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."
'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race
"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Waititi to replace Tamihere as Māori Party co-leader
The Māori Party confirmed the move at its Special General Meeting last night.
Life in limbo: Politicians' anxious wait, MP likely to leave Parliament for third time
Maureen Pugh wants to buy a new tractor if she gets ousted from Parliament again.
Todd Muller concedes his coup among 'kaleidoscope of issues' leading to defeat
MP says he supports the current National leadership.
Misinformation and complacency? Poor voter turnout for Waiariki
"People don't know how to engage, and they didn't feel safe to engage."
Māori Party MP arrives at Parliament: 'Now I know how Pākehā feel walking on to a marae'
'We've just got to ensure that we stay true to ourselves, we stay true to our kaupapa.'
Complaint about Hannah Tamaki signs on election day
Vision NZ had thought the office signs could stay up, a party spokeswoman said.
Is this the new leader of the Māori Party?
Waititi says it could "naturally fall that way" but he wasn't his party's only leader.
'No regrets': Muller on victory, loss - and Judith Collins
'The country has spoken very clearly .. We need to reflect on that.'
Simon Bridges answers leadership question and reveals priorities
Tauranga MP says the election result is 'bittersweet'.
Māori in Parliament: All eyes on Māori MPs after an impressive battle
The Māori Party is back in parliament but they aren't the only Māori representatives.
'Look out': Labour's message to Nats after Bridges' narrow win in Tauranga
Tauranga is a known as a safe National seat, but Labour is chipping away at the margin.
Local Focus: Lessons for councillors as BOP candidates face Pāpāmoa ratepayers
Candidates front the local ratepayers group. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Big issues for Bay of Plenty candidates
Candidates highlight the election issues in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Business or the environment – what's more important?
Range of opinions for BOP voters to choose from? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Chris Jenkins, TOP candidate for BOP?
TOP candidate Chris Jenkins' electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Do candidates actually want higher wages in Bay of Plenty?
Local candidates discuss workplace balance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order around the East Coast?
Prevention is better than a cure, say three candidates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Should BOP's rich pay more tax?
Three candidates have their say on the tax issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
ACT announces Build Like the Boomers strategy
ACT leader David Seymour made the announcement while in Tauranga today.