Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.
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Local Focus: Council hopes to create 'Olympic-quality' skatepark
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22 liquor stores: Town proposes ban on new bottle shops
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Community board illuminating dark places
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Portia Woodman's surprise visit
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