Small town where Santa's a Māori woman - and no one bats an eye
Central North Island town celebrates onset of Christmas season with a hearty 'kia ora'.
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High-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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A look into high-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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