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The findings of a Waitangi Tribunal report on Māori appointments to regional planning committees under the incoming Natural and Built Environments... Keep Reading
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In a breakthrough for those pushing for voting reform, a Government review signals it will recommend changes to encourage more representative and far-sighted decision-making. Keep Reading
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Tory Whanau has won the Wellington mayoralty, with Phil Mauger winning in Christchurch, Jules Radich prevailing in Dunedin and Wayne Brown claiming victory in Auckland. Follow RNZ for results as they come in. Keep Reading
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