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Indicating coalition talks will be quick
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Indicating coalition talks will be quick

An expectation of swift coalition negotiations after the final vote count is released on Friday afternoon has been raised by NZ First leader Winston Peters, in his first major interview since election night. Speaking to Sean Plunket of online radio...

Base solutions on facts, ignore agendas
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Base solutions on facts, ignore agendas

Clive Bibby In an environment where minority opinion — particularly that which involves the protection of “indigenous” rights (real or imagined) — is promoted by groups claiming to be the only credible authority, we should be concerned that...

The day Japan came to town
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The day Japan came to town

Gisborne’s Japanese community brought a touch of Tokyo to Treble Court on Saturday, with the city’s inaugural Japan Day. And the Gisborne community responded, with crowds turning up to enjoy the activities. The event was organised by Tairāwhiti...

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Bitter pill for ABs and their fans
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Bitter pill for ABs and their fans

With the disappointment of the Rugby World Cup final behind us it is a case now of looking forward to Friday when the final election results will be known, ending an interregnum of some 20 days and allowing coalition negotiations to start in...

Third-umpire frustrations
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Third-umpire frustrations

Wow, what a Rugby World Cup final — and how the ref and the third umpire/television match official took part in the game. The thing that peeved me off was that they say there is a referee, two linesmen and a third umpire/referee. Well, I was...

Clear guidance, less red tape
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Clear guidance, less red tape

Re: Meng Foon’s seawall. Providing your fence/wall is built within your boundary and not over a certain height, and made of environmentally friendly materials that blend in with the environment — in this case, timber or a natural-rock stone...