Articles by Moana Ellis
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Lower North Island
Minister directs Health NZ to revive stalled health centre
Monday, 14 April 2025, 9:57amThe health minister has directed Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to prioritise and accelerate work on a rural health centre...
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National
Rare native plant thriving after road works discovery
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 1:25pmWhen an extremely rare native plant was discovered during road works on the iconic Forgotten World Highway, State Highway...
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National
Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua
Monday, 31 March 2025, 12:36pmA central North Island iwi has received an apology from the Crown for bringing “discord, death and division” to its people. Ngāti...
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National
Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station
Monday, 24 March 2025, 2:17pmRaetihi’s recycling facility is on the brink of closure as overflowing bins, contamination and the dumping of non-recyclable...
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Lower North Island
Deputy mayor to stand aside after 12 years on Whanganui council
Friday, 28 February 2025, 2:51pmWhanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig is calling time on nearly 12 years as a Whanganui District councillor. The long-time arts...
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National
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:39pmUpper Whanganui River iwi Ngāti Hāua has elected one new trustee and re-elected three to its Treaty settlement entity. Ngāti...
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Education
'KidsCan on steroids': Revamped school lunches may be less than healthy, principal says
Monday, 20 May 2024, 3:01pmA major provider of school lunches in fears the Government’s new $3 limit for most students will see them eating less fresh...
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National
Country's oldest war memorial to be removed over 'racist stereotyping'
Saturday, 23 December 2023, 9:47amThe country’s oldest war memorial will be removed from an historic Whanganui reserve following objections to an inscription...
