Rawiri Waru
Rawiri Waru is a councillor in Rotorua who raises questions about the equitable treatment of various contributors to the short-term accommodation rate. His inquiries reflect a commitment to ensuring fairness in local governance.
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Māori ward hopeful Rawiri Waru expressed concerns about identifying candidates who use AI.
Rotorua faces its first real test of AI in local politics
New Zealand· 2025-08-24
Current councillor wants to serve the community once again.
Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to voteNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Councillor Rawiri Waru asked if there was scope in policy to 'make a difference straight away'.
Sewage spills at Rotorua’s Ōhinemutu: Bid for inquiry into leaks failsNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
Rawiri Waru did not attend the council hearing.
Rotorua council pauses hearing for not meeting quorumNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Rawiri Waru, cultural advisor, stresses the importance of maintaining the tribe’s authority over the land.
Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Spa blends Māori tradition with modern designNew Zealand· 2025-04-13
Councillor Rawiri Waru commented that it could have left the rates as they were and provided funding in a different way.
Rotorua deputy mayor criticises ‘unfair’ rates swap proposalNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Councillor Rawiri Waru questioned how payments from other contributors compared to those with short-term accommodation.
Rotorua accommodation: New working group to look at short-term rental rate changeNew Zealand· 2025-02-13