Former minister stands for council
Former Hastings and Tukituki Labour MP Rick Barker is standing as a candidate for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council at this year's local government election.
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- 12:00 PM May 19th
Former Hastings and Tukituki Labour MP Rick Barker is standing as a candidate for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council at this year's local government election.
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