Mauao vandalism draws local outrage
"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."
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Sword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his Iwi
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Tauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about voting
It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.
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Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui
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Revealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic project
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