Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now
A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.
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Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024
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'Waste of money': Should more than $500k in unused rates have been refunded?
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Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
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