
Waikato councils get behind rangatahi leadership programme
The two Hamilton programme participants are already eyeing future council positions.
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Waipā's mayor and councillors are 'deeply disappointed' and 'disheartened'.
The byelection was forced by the resignation of Takena Stirling.
Maude Rewha of Te Awamutu College has been chosen for the Tuia Leadership Programme.
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.