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$8.7 billion Govt transport package unveiled
Projects which boost economic growth, productivity and employment targeted.

Last two chances for Maori seats
PM rejects a last-ditch Maori Party bid to get the seats by making them a conscience vote issue.

Super transport agency for Super-City Auckland
A new Super City transport agency will have responsibility for roading as well as buses, rail and ferries in the Auckland region.

Hide a 'buffoon' and 'jerk-off', says National's Henare
National MP Tau Henare slams Rodney Hide's approach to the Maori Super City seats issue.

Tribe considers second hikoi over Super City Maori seats
Ngati Whatua spokesman Ngarimu Blair says a second hikoi is being talked about.

Iwi: We'll boycott Super City advisory role
Tainui iwi say they will boycott any alternative, weaker role offered to them after the Government's decision to rule out Maori seats on Auckland's Super City council.

Coastal playground to be carved from Super City
Plan to merge land north of Waiwera with Kaipara stuns local leaders.

<i>Editorial:</i> Rejection of Maori seats a mistake
The Herald criticises the decision not to have Maori seats on the Super City council.

Wrong for Maori seats just in Auckland: Key
The Government doesn't believe two Maori seats on the Super City council will give Maori an effective voice. But John Key says other means of Maori representation are being considered.