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The Case for a Royal Commission Inquiry

The Case for a Royal Commission Inquiry

A new ministerial briefing from CTV Families advocate David Lynch urges NZ Prime Minister to establish a full Royal Commission into the Mt Maunganui landslide – not another council‑managed review.

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Steve Gibson posted that he refused to attend the council’s strategic planning session on Wednesday because he was “not comfortable participating in council business where religious or spiritual practices form part of official proceedings”.

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The Good Oil Word of the Day

The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is… surly (adjective) - 1: menacing or threatening in appearance 2 obsolete : arrogant, imperious 3: irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner : crabbed Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : In its very earliest uses in the 16th century, surly meant "majestic" or "lordly." These

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Night Cap

Night Cap

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Tiny Home Thursday

Tiny Home Thursday

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Totally Useless Public Sector Of NZ

Totally Useless Public Sector Of NZ

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Good Oil Backchat

Good Oil Backchat

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