Sparks not seeking re-election: 'It's worthwhile to serve your community'
The Kawerau district councillor won't be standing for re-election.
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Sonya Bateson: Companies need to put people before profit
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Raukura Choir competing in Cadenza
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Families spend time together learning and getting creative
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Two Pauls the feature act of comedy night show
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Fuelling passion for robotics and engineering
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'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away
'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.
Rotorua housing projects to be fast-tracked as Govt promises $84.6m
Rotorua reaps the biggest reward from a major fund to help build more houses.
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Wāhine rangatahi put names forward for board spots
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High-born twins make epic journey
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'Disappointed': Cricket net vandalism latest in growing list
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BOP to reap greatest reward from Govt promise of 8000 new homes
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Rawiri Waititi: "This is a stain on this country's democracy and it's a disgrace."
'There will be more waves': Expert's warning as new data shows impact of Covid
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Nearly 450 submissions received about proposal to use reserves for housing
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Comment: This is not the time to cut the cord from masks
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Mayoral candidate wants to rejuvenate city
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Sixth Rotorua mayoral candidate steps forward
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