Stories by Lois Williams
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Claimants tell of pain of clearances
8 Aug 2014
Northland's Ngati Hine people have spoken publicly for the first time of government clearances that forced them off their land in the Pipiwai area in the 1960s.
Big funding call for Northland roads
28 Jul 2014
Northland council and business leaders have told the NZTA the region is overdue a major investment in its roading networks and wants an urgent review. Audio
Kaipara ratepayers 'liable' for debt
26 Jul 2014
The High Court has ruled that Kaipara ratepayers must pay for debts the council ran up for the $60 million Mangawhai sewerage scheme, which they didn't know about. Audio
Council boss admits perception of bias
23 Jul 2014
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council has admitted his treatment of two staff during last year's election has left an impression of bias and double standards. Audio
