Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school
'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'
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We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
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Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
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He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
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Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
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