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New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
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'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
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John Banks: Auckland deserves better from mayor and council
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'Democracy deficit' in Rotorua
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Bermageddon: Council loses first round on bid to ban parking
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Let them tax beds: Call for help for councils
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Commission: Councils need Govt help on climate change
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No more jokes about Hamilton if young candidate becomes mayor
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