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| Apr-25-2024 | 16,123 | 0 |
| Apr-24-2024 | 16,123 | 0 |
| Apr-23-2024 | 16,123 | -85 |
| Apr-22-2024 | 16,038 | 38 |
| Apr-21-2024 | 16,076 | -148 |
| Apr-20-2024 | 15,928 | 0 |
| Apr-19-2024 | 15,928 | 184 |
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registrar_name: Freeparking Limited
registrar_address1: PO Box 302159
registrar_address2: North Harbour
registrar_city: Auckland
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registrar_country: NZ (NEW ZEALAND)
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