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Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions
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Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions

The reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.

24 Sep 02:28 AM
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Opinion: Another mighty tōtara has fallen – honouring Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
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Opinion: Another mighty tōtara has fallen – honouring Sir Tumu Te Heuheu

OPINION: Te Heuheu showed that true authority comes from humility, integrity and service.

23 Sep 12:46 AM
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for decades of iwi leadership
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Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for decades of iwi leadership

Influential iwi leader remembered for calm authority and kaitiakitanga.

22 Sep 09:38 PM
Turnout lagging in Whanganui's general ward and district’s new Māori ward
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Turnout lagging in Whanganui's general ward and district’s new Māori ward

Whanganui District Council candidates are concerned about low voting paper returns.

22 Sep 09:08 PM

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