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Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
There will be something for people of all ages.
It will be Andy Watson's fourth term if he is re-elected Rangitīkei Mayor.
Taihape have climbed their sole remaining mountain.
Kaierau take on Pirates who are in do-or-die mode for staying in the playoff hunt.
Passions are expected to be high in the Tasman Tanning Premier derby on Saturday.
The reservoir must be full in order for the needed maintenance to be able to go ahead.
Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.
Wairarapa-Bush was unable to assemble a full squad for the match planned for this weekend.
The ticket won a share of the second division and Powerball second division prizes.
The sides have big aspirations to make the finals this season.
Six teams in the country group are fighting to make the top 3.
Taihape's Reuben Alabaster will attempt the record later this year.
"The ball is in the Ministry of Health and DHBs' court, not in ours."
A wrap of this weekend's Premier and Senior competition.
Utiku take on Taihape in Saturday's derby match.
The premier games are scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Marist take on Border in this Saturday's other Premier fixture.
There are only five premier teams and the second tier has been split on regional lines.
Some services will go ahead despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.
Fire and Emergency said none of the people needed help being removed from their cars.
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
Many Anzac Day commemorations have been scaled back across the region.
Crews were alerted to the fire in Taihape just before 1.30am.
Dedication, a wide range of skills and being able to drop everything are needed.
A motorcyclist had to be rescued from the bottom of a bank after a crash near Taihape.
People with symptoms urged to get tested, isolate if necessary to help "slow the spread".