Council backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdown
Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.
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13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
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Katikati gig for youth orchestra
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Chuni Leang’s traditional Cambodian dance
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Western Bay Representation review; views wanted on council structure
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Ceremonies held for Toi Ohomai graduates
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'Disappointing': ‘Super’ bus stops near planned 'significant' project opposed
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Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president
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Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade report
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Plans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenants
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Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
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Jazz Fest begins in Katikati
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Plastic-wrapped justice: Timely justice hampered by mouldy courtrooms, shortage of judges
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Family celebrate winning farm environment awards
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Baywide Cricket: Season over for Te Puke and Pāpāmoa
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'Unsustainable': GPs working evenings, weekends to meet workload demands
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Western Bay Cricket: Te Puke teams among finalists
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Night market brings community together
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'Strikes at the heart': Houses frozen, cash and luxury vehicles seized by police
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Local riders dominate in first event of Crankworx
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