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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.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Teacher scores council 7/10
School's out for John Paul College teacher. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Two dams on offer to Heretaunga
Heretaunga Plains water storage scheme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council
Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy
Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trail
Council candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidate
He says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommended
Can infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Council suffering from FOMO'
Former GM of Destination Rotorua hopes to make council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth
"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dairy product prices advance, bolstered by milk powders
This is only the second rise in nine auctions.
Local Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversity
Second-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ratepayers group hits the road
Group says its name became a 'term of abuse'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished business
Councillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Napier mayoral front-runners front up
Kirsten Wise and Chris Tremain discuss the issues. Made with funding on NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hot on port progress
Council candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid
James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and culture
It's time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalism
Contemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hastings mayoralty race a clash of styles
Hastings mayoralty candidate interviews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load up
Less focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Controversial mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racist
Casson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A good place to get sick: The swimming hole that's more of a sewer
Napier council slammed for Ahuriri Estuary pollution. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Remote controlled magpies used to save our native falcon
Most injuries to falcons caused by deliberate shooting. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Warning as pre-teens share explicit images
Children as young as 6 years old are posting explicit or inappropriate selfies online.
Edgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New Zealanders
Young New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.