Local Focus: Big plans for Whanganui port
Whanganui Port to get a makeover. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
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Local Focus: 23-year-old council candidate says life experience isn't everything
Rotorua Council is not demographically representative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The space-age mercury rectifier powering our ancient elevator
Possibly the last in the world, Whanganui lift hits 100. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council not dealing with growth
Candidate Ryan Gray questions some council decisions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rotorua students taking Māori culture to Japan
From Rugby World Cup activations to pop-up performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taupō transforming into 'mini-metro'
Advantages of growth also bring with it new issues. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Castlecliff children's coastal plantings warm the heart
Growing dunes, growing plants, growing kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Swell hammers Hawke's Bay but surfers happy
Hawke's Bay swell hammers the coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It's only a matter of time': New hemp industry growing in Rangitīkei and Whanganui
Outdated regulations hampering the hemp industry. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth
Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Breathtaking Poronui marathon worth the expense
Exclusive Poronui estate opens up for sports event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Remove the cycleway, make space for car parks, council candidate says
Candidate Kevin Coutts takes aim at council spending. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wattie's peachy keen American students planting something different
Riparian planting not the usual crop for Wattie's. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Snow in Taupō for the school holidays
Mount Ruapehu snow is no joke for these kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll win
Volzke shares his vision for Stratford, if he wins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford
Stratford community representative running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Accidental mayor pursuing another term with energy
Mayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Transgender student sparks sporting inclusiveness
Transgender request sparks inclusiveness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It's a health issue': Medicinal cannabis one step closer
"People are stunned when they see the difference in me". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Get them out of the beanbags: Candidate wants to move people who aren't shopping out of the CBD
"Some of those people should probably not be there". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the first Māori woman pilot to graduate from Air Force
'I just assumed that you're a flight attendant.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Democracy deficit' in Rotorua
From council admin worker to RDRR-endorsed candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Exporting perfect beauty is big business
From Holland, Lithuania and Hawke's Bay to the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No more jokes about Hamilton if young candidate becomes mayor
Louise Hutt sees room for improvement in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier Port to be partly sold but locals get priority
Locals get priority in Napier Port NZX float. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Te reo card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off
Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Mud pool expands overnight
Council takes a "sit and wait" approach. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rural discontent as more land goes to forestry
Discontent in the regions is growing as more land is converted to forestry.
Te Puke not a destination? Retailers reject Councillor's claim
It's not in decline, it's in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better
Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The bug that could spell disaster for all our growing industries
Brown marmorated stink bug is a major threat. Made with funding from NZ ON Air.