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, it is required to promote

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the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of their communities.Relationship between the Local Government Act and the RMA
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with a 23% shareholding, with the remaining shares held by

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Councillors

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, Manawatū- Rangitīkei,

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, Tararua and Horowhenua, and two Māori constituencies, Raki Māori and Tonga Māori.

References

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