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NewsDivide over Tauranga land site
A western Bay of Plenty District Councillor is disputing the Tauranga City council proposed decision to return a section of land to Otamataha Trust.
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The battle over Te Tumu Kaituna 14: converting Māori freehold land to general title
A land dispute among Māori landowners and their trustees has spilled over in the courts.
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By-law the result of few "bad apples"
A new by-law to ban begging in Tauranga is the result of a few "bad apples", says Kai Aroha Tauranga director Tania Lewis-Rickard. The by-law comes into effect in April 2019.
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New Māori group to engage on freshwater issues
Māori leader Maanu Paul is critical of the Government's direction on the future of water rights. Environment Minister, David Parker, hopes to set up a new advisory group on freshwater called the Māori Freshwater Forum.
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Half a billion dollars offered to better support nurses
Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike for two days in July - but the action could be cancelled following an offer made by district health board (DHB) bosses to better support workers today.
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1000 Xmas boxed blessings for Northland whānau
Of 1000 Christmas boxes distributed to whānau throughout Northland last week, only one had a golden ticket. Te Kāea was on hand to witness the lucky recipients of the box with the extra special gift that went to the Johnstone whānau.
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre staff dispute redundancies
Rotorua Aquatic Centre staff are disputing a decision by Rotorua Lakes Council to partner with an outside management group, which has resulted in redundancy notices issued to them.
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NewsChildren's Commissioner calls for revamp
The Children's Commissioner is calling for a significant change and improvement in the way Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are conducted. Specific areas in need of development include the care and protection, youth justice, greater involvement of whānau, hapū and iwi groups.
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Lack of work for carpentry apprentices
Carpentry apprentices are on the rise, but there's concern for a lack of work once they've completed their training. Registered Master Builder CE David Kelly hopes the NZ's Apprentice of the Year competition will encouraging more employers to take them on.
