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'What leadership says is very important to how our communities behave.'
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Tsunami sirens plan abandoned, considered too unreliable
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Local Focus: Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
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'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Council approves $303.4m CBD rebuild
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Takitimu North Link: Chance to meet construction crew
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