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'He was one of us': Death of former mayor sparks outpouring of tributes Original

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By Diane McCarthy
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
Former Kawerau mayor and current Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Malcolm Campbell is being remembered as a man who fought tirelessly to improve lives in his community. Campbell died on Thursday, aged 73, after a short illness. His successor as mayor of Kawerau, Faylene Tunui, paid tribute to him as "a mentor, friend, neighbour, and as one of the true legends of Kawerau". "The community of Kawerau knows Malcolm well, because he was one of us," Tunui said.
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Waioeka Gorge closed for next month after airlift operation

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By Diane McCarthy
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
As work begins to clear extensive slips through the Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2, Ōpōtiki District Council's Civil Defence welfare team still have their hands full providing support to isolated residents. Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore said he was relieved that there were no serious injuries during Friday's event, when more than 40 trapped motorists had to be airlifted out of the gorge.
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Relief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2

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By Diane McCarthy
| 1News Verified
Whakatāne Mayor Nándor Tánczos says the Government's plan to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge shows "a collective push around a unified purpose can really make a difference". By Diane McCarthy, Local Democracy Reporter Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced on Thursday that a new two-lane bridge will be built on State Highway 2 near Tāneatua to replace the Pekatahi Bridge. Work was expected to begin mid-2027 and cost between $64 and $69 million.
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