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The trade union representing retail workers says it is thrilled a bill which would've extended Easter shop trading hours was defeated last night.
The bill was defeated 64 to 57 on its second reading.
The bill would have allowed territorial authorities to decide after consulting their communities whether shops in their area could open on Easter Sunday.
National Secretary of the National Distribution Union Laila Harre, says the bill's defeat is a victory for workers.
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