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Fish farm proposed
An invasive seaweed, lack of environmental mitigation planning and animal welfare issues were among the objections raised at a recent hearing for a proposed kingfish farm forecast to export $110…
These days, Pixi spends her time writing about circus life. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Aerial dancer spins tales of the circus
Live music under the stars, a circus tent behind her and caravans all around - it’s one of Tapu resident Pixi Robertson’s earliest and strongest memories.The petite 75-year old, who…
The slip in Karangahake Gorge closed the road for several hours last week. Photo: SHARON KATE MCHARDIE-ROYCROFT
Karangahake Gorge under stress
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…