It's estimated Māori own $13b in primary sector assets and exported $750m goods last year.

Iwi around Aotearoa want the funding and resources to look after their own.

According to preliminary results, Moko Tauariki and Melaina Huaki are the front runners.

Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.

Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.

Special Local Government NZ support programme will help first-time elected members.

South Waikato representatives will head to Parliament to seek financial support.

Waikato District Council got work underway to right another wrong in district's history.