May 2023 – Page 19 – The Valley Profile

The slip in Karangahake Gorge closed the road for several hours last week. Photo: SHARON KATE MCHARDIE-ROYCROFT

Karangahake Gorge under stress

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 10, 2023
Post category:News

State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge is under closer scrutiny from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, following a spate of major slips in the area.The main highway, which traverses…

Residents are feeling the isolation, as SH25A remains closed. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Survey shows anxiety over road closure

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 10, 2023
Post category:News

Four-hour bus trips to school, failing businesses, and isolated family members are the new, inescapable reality for many Coromandel residents due to the Kōpū-Hikuai Rd closure, an online survey shows.Minister…

Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair is back again this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Craft fair returns this King’s Birthday

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:May 10, 2023
Post category:News

Back again after years of success, the Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair is ready to welcome people this King’s Birthday weekend.Organisers Colleen Low and Trish Coates said the fair…

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