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“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”
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Te Tai Hauāuru electorate has the second-highest rate of voters swapping to Māori roll.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closure
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'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign
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Regional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.
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Addressing historical customary land grievances in Waimakariri
A proposed plan would allow Māori to return to live on their customary land.
'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in Hastings
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The report was two years in the making.
Mergers and billions floated to future-proof local government
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Serious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.
Giant Ruakura Superhub will swell Hamilton City Council’s coffers
Tainui Group Holdings sets the record straight on its commercial obligations.
'We are going backwards': City chief issues warning as rates increased
It's "going to be a very difficult year for everyone".
Western Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increase
It comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".
Mayor Bennett? Former deputy PM not ruling out 2025 run for Auckland's top job
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Mayor Wayne Brown’s $300k bill with top law firm
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