File Photo
8.9 per cent rates hike for Hauraki
Hauraki District Council’s Annual Plan for 2026/27 has been adopted, and with it a rates increase of 8.9 per cent. The average residential property rates bill will increase by $210,…
The audit team sorts rubbish into 23 different categories. Photo: SUPPLIED
Hauraki rubbish habits ‘disappointing’
An estimated 10 metric tonnes of recyclable and organic waste is being tossed into Hauraki’s landfills each week instead of being recycled, according to a council report. The Waste Management…
The Antiques and Collectibles event was filled with interesting items from yesteryear. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Collection of collectibles
The Thames Antiques and Collectibles Show, held on March 21 at the Thames Civic Centre, was a cornucopia of treasures from many eras, countries, and styles. Exhibitors travelled from as…