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<i>Editorial:</i> Compromise prolongs tale of two cities
Observing the proper spelling of a language is the right thing to do.
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Whanganui or Wanganui - it's up to you
Wanganui can be spelled with or without an 'h', the Government ruled today.
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It's Whanganui and Wanganui
Wanganui is to be given its "h" back in a compromise under which Govt agencies will have to follow the new spelling but others will have a choice.
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Brown says $580,000 campaign cap excessive
Banks says mayor's call for a lower spending limit is a stunt.
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Council to help Soho project to find buyer
The Auckland City Council is offering the services of its property enterprise board to help dig Ponsonby's failed $250 million Soho project out of a hole.
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Hotchin clear to exceed council building limits
Mark Hotchin has received dispensation to exceed the building coverage and impermeable surface area on his $30m property.
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Shore's mayor defends 'obnoxious' texts to Key
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has hit back over revelations of his late-night "obnoxious" texts to John Key.
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Ruakaka town a step closer
Oliver Scott, developer of the Northgate Business Park, says he is thrilled that the Whangarei District Council has adopted the Marsden Pt/Ruakaka Structure Plan.