Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
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Labour attacks Government over Whakaata Māori job losses
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Māori TV job cuts, possible axing of TV news proposed
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Govt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetService
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Te Pāti Māori MP committed ‘unforgiveable sin’ with ‘lies’ comment – Jones
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