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Local Focus: Rural candidate takes a dig at incumbents
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Is JT's super harbour crossing vision really a bridge too far?
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School's out for John Paul College teacher. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
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Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council
Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Public spending more effective if a more co-ordinated approach had been taken.
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John Hawkes: Democracy a joke at local government polls
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Hamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council event
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Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
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Labour politician switches sides in battle for Whau ward
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Matt Heath: Who doesn't love a monorail?
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