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Building impact fees, public transport and tourism discussed at LTP hearings
Submitters spoke on what they wanted to see out of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.
Roundabout location confirmed for dangerous intersection
the location is part of a transport corridor between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
Netball: Magic's search for second win continues
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Local Focus: Long-term plan hearings begin
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Police release name in boating tragedy
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Driftwood: Pup grabs bizarre beach bounty
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Tauranga Crossing Lifestyle Centre sells for $44m
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Rob Rattenbury: New Zealand's rate of homelessness is shameful
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Pack an umbrella: Heavy rain watch in place
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Demand for market gardeners growing
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