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A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
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Whangaroa Māori want better council planning to manage growth
165 jobs as work starts on Covid recovery package
Workers will spend 3-6 months on 15 projects with economic and environmental benefits.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launches Te Tai Tokerau campaign
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This Whangārei woman has gone from student to published author.
Firm tries again for Ōpua barge dock consent
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Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
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Northland couple grateful for Heart Kids' help with first baby
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Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
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Northland homeowners devastated after homes destroyed in fires
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High school students learning money matters
Northland students can get NCEA credits for learning financial literacy in school.
Northland families trade tents, barns for campervans amid Covid housing crisis
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Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
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Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal
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Kamo Kid among those honoured in beautification project
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Moerewa residents angry about new meatworks boiler
Maori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.
Full steam ahead as PGF funds vintage railway
$5.59m for a unique Bay of Island steam/cycle excursion; $1.96m for tourism training.
Court ordered society to pay more than 38k in costs
Opua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.
Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize
Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize.
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Top year for Northland power company Top Energy
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
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New eco-centre inspires sustainable living post Covid lockdown
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