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The Government allows Eden Park up to 32 concerts a year

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Storm leaves 30,000 without power, evacuations in Masterton, localised flooding across lower North Island

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Storm leaves 30,000 without power, evacuations in Masterton, localised flooding across lower North Island

Strong winds have brought trees down on houses and blocked roads across the North Island.

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Storm leaves 30,000 without power, evacuations in Masterton, localised flooding across lower North Island

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