Tairāwhiti got its first taste of the options for this year's local body elections last night as nominees took the opportunity to introduce themselves at a "meet the candidates" event.
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Over 190 submissions have been received so far on the Tairāwhiti representation review, which seeks feedback on how the community is represented around the council table. Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the inclusion of Māori Wards for the next two elections .