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I sew our clothes, cut the whole family's hair and make skin products out of kitchen ingredients.

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A detailed summary of everything we were allowed to report from the PM's cricket party at Premier House. Wellington's Golden Mile upgrade has survived yet another concerted cancellation attempt.

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