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Airways NZ says chief executive ‘misspoke’ about August outage
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Airways NZ says chief executive ‘misspoke’ about August outage

Air traffic control SOE says 'confusion' not the same as misleading the public.

23 Sep 07:00 PM

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‘Extraordinary act of cultural generosity’: Century-old Māori carving gifted to UK
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‘Extraordinary act of cultural generosity’: Century-old Māori carving gifted to UK

The pou was begun in 1910 by Māori carver Tene Waitere and finished by his descendant.

26 Sep 08:30 AM
Uni recommends making compulsory Māori course optional after feedback
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Uni recommends making compulsory Māori course optional after feedback

David Seymour criticised the course as limiting student choice and freedom.

26 Sep 04:30 AM
‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriers
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‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriers

If trends continue, almost all Māori could be renters by 2061, an ANZ report warns.

25 Sep 08:39 PM
'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign ad
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'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign ad

Kelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.

24 Sep 06:00 PM

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