Louis Rapihana
Bay of Plenty iwi asks summer visitors to rethink plans due to limited health resources
19 Nov 2021
Bay of Plenty iwi Te Whānau a Apanui spokesperson and Ōpōtiki District Councillor Louis Rapihana told Checkpoint the iwi's request for holiday visitors to stay away was partly prompted by local… Video, Audio
Details of evacuation in affected coastal towns
5 Mar 2021
Opotiki District Councillor Louis Rapihana and Opotiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer join Nine to Noon to detail the evacuation process in the town, and what activity can now be seen off the coast. Greg… Audio