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Trading blows for Bo's Mow's. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm
"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mr G at home in Tauranga Art Gallery
A first glimpse of Mr G's first-ever solo exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Councillors inspired by NZ's most beautiful city
Whanganui District Council celebrates Whanganui Win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Should private fireworks be banned?
SPCA prepares for its busy period. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North
Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Streetlight stand-off: Posh streets of Pāpāmoa vs Council rates savings
Energy-saving and cheaper to run so what's the problem? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: First beer fest for Whanganui (since anyone can remember)
River City Beer Festival a success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui youth employment positive
Plenty of opportunity for Whanganui school leavers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Fisher's big day: From McDonald's to Rotorua Council with advice from Jacinda
Wang took two important phone calls on election day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Is this Rotorua's next mayor?
NZ's first millennial mayor in the making. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus Live: Government announces $100 million for new mental health facility in Hamilton
Focus Live: Government announces $100 million for new mental health facility in Hamilton
Local Focus: The big Napier wastewater fear
Napier citizens asked to not wash or flush. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Governor-General's cloaked mystery
Government House has a mysterious kahu kiwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Palmerston North mayor wanted more debates
Grant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Voting better late than never
Voting in Whanganui is slower than last election. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate brings focus back on velodrome roof
"A kid in sport is a kid out of court." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?
Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Tick that box or don't moan'
Why is voter turnout so low? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?
Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis
From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB
A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Curtis will 'challenge the status quo'
"You shouldn't get things wrong with ratepayers' money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Do the right e-thing
Old and new televisions are now recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 18yo council candidate there for his generation
Think about us when making decisions says candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
3-hour commute each way for councillor and mayoral candidate
It's working well, says mayoral candidate Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui election message from Africa
Councillor Reid wants second term on council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors
"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Congo to Council
Candidate brings diversity to mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Crowded field for Hawke's Bay DHB election
The Hawke's Bay DHB election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rural candidate takes a dig at incumbents
You need to be able to read and understand your agendas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.