New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor says Kawerau won't become a ghost town under his watchKawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Mar 08:34 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up regionHauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 10:19 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Stratford Mayor says region not dyingStratford mayor Neil Volzke, says he disagrees with the Maxim Insititute's regional population decline report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 07:24 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population declineRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui Mayor rejects Maxim report on declineWhanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall has rejected a report by the Maxim Institute suggesting many regions like his will drop or stagnate within three decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air28 Feb 02:59 AM
EconomyWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Matatini organisers strive for financial autonomyIt's an expensive exercise for Kapa haka teams to get themselves onto the stage at Te Matatini - organisers say they want to help more with that cost as well as becoming an autonomous business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Feb 05:00 PM
EducationWatch NZH Local Focus: 'It represents us an iwi'The hard work, uniforms and final kapa haka performance at Te Matatini is what represents Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana as an iwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Feb 11:37 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Tourists plan New Zealand trip around Te MatatiniTe Matatini is a favoured attraction not only among Kiwi's, but tourists are planning their holidays so they can join in the festivities of the world's biggest Kapa Haka event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Feb 06:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Matatini reaches AsiaCan't understand Te Reo? Hakarongo Mai will help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Feb 04:02 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: One raft to rule them allPlumber Dan has done it again, with a raft race down the Wanganui river to raise money for Plunket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Feb 02:21 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Americarna' comes to HaweraAmerican cars have taken Hawera by storm. The festivities included drag races up a main street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Feb 08:18 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Matatini team takes to the seaTe Matatini performers Tauira Mai Tawhiti treat themselves to a voyage on Te Matau a Māui around Hawkes Bay to help them relax post-performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Feb 08:23 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New i-site promotes new collaborations in TaurangaA $5 million dollar proposal to build a state-of-the-art tourist information centre has been approved by Tauranga City Council, but in a digital age could there have been a different way of supporting tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Who designed the Maori flag?The last-surviving member of the trio of women who created the Tino Rangatiratanga flag speaks out about that important time in New Zealand's history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Trendy little libraries for HuntlyIt may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.23 Feb 11:22 PM
EducationWatch NZH Local Focus: How Te Matatini can count towards your futureNot only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Feb 07:38 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manuhiri welcomed for Te Matatini 2017Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier's McLean Park to join the pōwhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke's Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Feb 05:19 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Environmentalists give evidence opposing seabed miningGreenpeace and KASM give evidence about the potential impacts on marine mammals at the EPA seabed mining hearing in Wellington. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Reo - the ninth language for Hamilton migrantHow many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air22 Feb 04:27 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Meet the Maori teenagers getting degrees in high schoolStudents at Otaki's Te Kura-ā-Iwi O Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, study NCEA, and tertiary papers at the same time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Feb 10:56 PM
VideoWatch NZ Herald Local Focus: Foraging for food in Otorohanga's 'boulevard of dreams'Residents in Otorohanga are coming together to get through the tough economic times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Feb 12:57 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Historic Waipukurau mansion up for saleWaipukurau's Mt Vernon is up for sale for the first time since it was built in 1853 - ending a 164-year history with the Harding family. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Company calls mining seabed mining proposal a significant opportunity for NZTrans-Tasman Resources gave evidence today at the hearing which will determine whether or not they will get marine consents to mine iron ore off the coast of South Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Feb 06:28 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hearing on Taranaki seabed mining proposal opensTrans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.16 Feb 09:43 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Liv's wishLiv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Feb 12:32 AM
PropertyWatch NZH Local Focus: Ratepayer takes on council over Two Mile CreekA local property owner in Waihi Beach is at odds with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council over the management of an erosion control project that affects his land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hopes brain surgery will be life changing for girl11 year old Renee Eager is about to undergo brain surgery in the US state of Texas, which surgeons hope will allieviate seizures and fits of rage caused by a rare tumour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Homeless flock to warm Napier weatherThere is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Feb 10:05 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Stratford vintage tractor collection up for auctionAfter the passing of his father Ian, Kim Harrison is auctioning off almost his entire vintage tractor collection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Feb 07:28 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Young Fruit Grower aiming for national successA Whangarei orchardist is hoping to emulate the success of his mentor, who took out the 2014 Young Fruit Grower of the Year in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Feb 08:47 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames Waikato River dam fluctuations for wetland destructionA Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Feb 08:06 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: How Art Deco is Napier?Out come the jewellery, the fashion and the cars of the 1930s - but Art Deco wouldn't be what it is without the architecture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Feb 06:04 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in TaurangaA traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Feb 05:26 AM
