Smith died last month, after a long battle with ill health.

The council has formally approved a proposal to rename the Beach Street - Gibson Quay intersection to the tip of Sunset Point, as Bruce Smith Drive

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13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion

12 Feb: The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch

09 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges

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