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"Our infrastructure is poor. We have under-invested for decades."
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Real Estate Authority forced to pay agent costs after charges withdrawn
"The defence should have been investigated before the charges were laid" - tribunal.
QT Auckland sells to NZ Hotel Holdings
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Mike Pero agents fined $25K for Wellington wall, pipe issues
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