‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.
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Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary
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Tahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hub
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Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
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