The relationship ended, but the $10k donation remained
Former National leader behind Western Bay's biggest election donation.
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Statutory manager appointed at Katikati College
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Local Focus: Last orders at the Foodbank
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Letters: Tauranga needs better access to public transport
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Man seriously injured in Parkvale incident
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Road closures: Traffic management planned for Bay Dreams
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Last day of school: Anne Mackintosh signs out
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Ex Tiger gets Warriors opportunity
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Tauranga's $9m state house spend-up
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Medicinal cannabis to be grown on Matakana Island
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Measles: Number of cases in the Bay drops
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