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Christchurch West High School existed prior to 1966 on the site of Hagley College in Hagley Avenue, in Christchurch, New Zealand. In that year 'West' amalgamated with Technical High School to become Hagley High School. As part of that amalgamation, the maroon, black and white colours were changed to teal.
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Hurunui was a parliamentary electorate in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, from 1902 to 1963.
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Hurunui District Council is the territorial authority for the Hurunui District of New Zealand.
The Mayor of Hurunui officiates over the Hurunui District of New Zealand's South Island. The district is administered by a district council. The current mayor is Marie Black, elected in the 2019 New Zealand local elections.
References
- ↑ "Council archives". Hurunui District Council. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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