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Laws: Sharples does not understand democracy

Wanganui's mayor said Pita Sharples did not understand "any culture that is not Maori", after the Maori Party co-leader called for Wanganui residents to accept its new name.

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Laws denies offering 'h' deal ... and iwi reject it

Iwi say Laws approached them about a compromise on putting an "h" into the city's name, but was told unequivocally there was none.

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Laws 'angry', 'upset' about W(h)anganui decision - will appeal

Mayor Michael Laws calls the decision to include an 'H' in Wanganui "a grievance and a wrong ...perpetrated on the great majority of the people of Wanganui".

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<i>Editorial</i>: Mayoral missive was out of line

Schoolkids issue invite to Laws

The school whose pupils received an "abusing" letter from Wanganui mayor Michael Laws will invite the outspoken mayor to a meeting.

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Afternoon tea with students will settle W(h)anganui spat: Laws

Michael Laws tells young students of their "deficiencies of both fact and logic" for suggesting Wanganui should have an "h".

Laws 'bullied' children over views on Wanganui spelling

The Wanganui mayor slams year 7 and 8 students for their "misapprehension" in suggesting Wanganui should have an "h".