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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T16:30:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Ben Bell. PHOTO: ODT FILES  \n\n  \n\nThe Local Government Commission says it is ‘‘legislatively required’’ to continue its investigation into the amalgamation of Southland’s four regional authorities, despite the government’s ‘‘Head Start’’ proposal seemingly superseding its work.",
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