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Temporary pothole repairs

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The recent repair of potholes in Waingake Rd is substandard and already coming out, says Manutūkē resident D Brown.

See the above photo of repairs to Waingake Rd. The repair is substandard and already coming out. 

How can our council justify spending our rates on this? Please tell us what this cost, as it will need to be done again. 

D Brown 

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