Yearly Archives: 2023

Read more about the article Escapades of a safe-blower
The Paeroa Brewery, which produced Paeroa Water, had success with its products Golden Ale and Oatmalt Stout in 1937. Photo: SUPPLIED

Escapades of a safe-blower

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves.1937Safe blowers entered the Kerepēhi Economic…

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Read more about the article Stopbank to Stopbank: Flood protection worked ‘magically’
The network of stopbanks surrounding the Hauraki district worked wonders to protect Paeroa from flooding during the severe weather events of 2023. FILE PHOTO: TANE BRADLEY

Stopbank to Stopbank: Flood protection worked ‘magically’

In the space of a fortnight, Waihou Valley’s flood protection scheme has worked ‘magically’ to protect its towns from further damage caused by two severe weather events. KELLEY TANTAU dives…

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