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Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal
Hauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.
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Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
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Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
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Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club
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Waikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeks
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Speedway racing deserving of more attention
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