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ENERGY
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ALISTAIR FIELD JOINS FONTERRA BOARD
Australian mining and logistic executive Alistair Field will join Fonterra’s
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THE PUBLIC SERVICE SLIMS DOWN
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Gregor Thompson 10 Oct 2024
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Denise McNabb 19 Sep 2024
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Gregor Thompson 11 Sep 2024
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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FERRY IMPROVEMENTS CRITICAL FOR BEACHLANDS DEVELOPMENT
Upgrades needed 'so as not to impede' huge East Auckland housing scheme.
Oliver Lewis 5:00am
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Maria Slade 5:00am
WELLINGTON COUNCIL VOTES TO HALT PROCESS TO SELL AIRPORT STAKE
Gregor Thompson 10 Oct 2024
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