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"People talk about diversity inclusion and that makes me quite angry"
Teremoana Rapley on her new album and what diversity means as a sovereign storyteller.
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Local Focus: DJ running for council
Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Young Māori student translates for thousands of Chinese tourists
"They're in shock when they hear me speaking Chinese". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
Racism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga or towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. 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.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: King versus Southgate round two
A six-vote swing would oust King. 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.
Meet one of New Zealand's youngest authors
Olly Hills is NZ's 12-year-old cicada expert. 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.
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.
Te reo card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. 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.
Local Focus: Meng Foon on lunches, blackmailing gang members and te reo Māori
Gisborne treasure Meng Foon in his last days as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Stepping out of Meng Foon's shadow
Rehette Stoltz wants to be the one who makes history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Could this be Gisborne's first Māori mayor?
Meredith Akuhata-Brown is fighting for the top job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Pasifika face of NZ law
Even the President of the Law Society faces racism. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Different views on Captain Cook
How to mark the arrival of Cook divides the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori land wars theme for youth holiday programme
Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Haere mai to Tauranga's first mahi toi store
Different type of clients welcome at old police station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kelvin Clout to run for mayor, again
Clout hopes to be third time lucky. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga's retail begging ban called 'inhumane'
Not everyone is happy about the new bylaw. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Morrinsville proud of their world leader
More famous than the colourful cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Chinese cultural showcase coming to Te Puke
The free event will be held from 10am Saturday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We are not harmful': Muslim community remains in shock
The Hossain family have lived here for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty students join climate change protest
'Tautoko te rangatahi.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kawerau: 'Unless you've lived here, you don't actually know'
Locals say Kawerau is not as bad as headlines suggest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Protest rising over 'concrete pad' in Mount Maunganui
Saga continues for the controversial green space. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How this principal turned a failing school into one of the best in the country
Principal says 90% of his Māori students couldn't read. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.