Labour’s last roll of the dice on water reforms
The new model appears to have placated some of the harshest critics, but not all.
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Jacinda Ardern makes last push for Labour donations after final speech
The email requesting donations to Labour landed just minutes after Ardern ended speaking.
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PM Chris Hipkins has indicated RNZ would be getting a funding boost of up to $12m.
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Former PM Jacinda Ardern donating clothing to Te Papa
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