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Laws: Sharples does not understand democracy
Wanganui's mayor said Pita Sharples did not understand "any culture that is not Maori", after the Maori Party co-leader called for Wanganui residents to accept its new name.
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Schools' leaky building toll soars
More schools hit by leaky building syndrome and Mt Albert Aquatic Centre faces $1m repairs. See the list of Auckland schools.
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Laws denies offering 'h' deal ... and iwi reject it
Iwi say Laws approached them about a compromise on putting an "h" into the city's name, but was told unequivocally there was none.
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Super City bill passed into law
Parliament passes legislation setting up Auckland's new "Super City" council by a vote of 64 to 58.
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DoC looked at delaying poison drop
The head of the Department of Conservation said rat poison drops on two Hauraki Gulf islands should be delayed over public concerns.
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Make Super City seats a conscience vote - iwi
Ngati Whatua says there is enough support for Maori Super City seats within the National Party to warrant a conscience vote.
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Stop bailing out port's debts - Swney
Heart of the City says public money helping prop up Auckland's port could equate to the cost of an iconic building on Queen's Wharf.
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Rodney boundary to stay as is
The Government has bowed to local pressure and decided not to change the Rodney District boundary.
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Touches of big designs for wharf makeover
Flashes of Sydney, London and volcanic Auckland are among the creative ideas to redevelop Queens Wharf for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.