The original state of the roof. Photo: SUPPLIED
Builder pitches in
A Paeroa pensioner who was living in a single room in his storm-damaged home now has a watertight roof again, thanks to the kindness of strangers. The man, who did…
A helicopter assists with firefighting efforts at Tirohia Landfill and Energy Park. Photo: Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Firefighters battle blaze at landfill
Smoke was seen over the hills behind Paeroa on February 11, as fire broke out at the Tirohia Landfill and Energy Park. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson confirmed…
Six new citizens were welcomed to the Hauraki District at a citizenship ceremony on February 11. The newly-minted New Zealanders hail from around the district - two from Ngātea, two from Turua, one from Waihī and one from Paeroa. There was a range of countries represented in the ceremony, with the new citizens coming from England, United Kingdom, South Africa and India. From left: Mayor Toby Adams stands with Harpal Singh, Joseph Choppin, Christopher Stuttard, Mary Adams, Abigail van der Watt, and Lucy Gibson. Photo: HDC
Plans mooted for Hauraki mountain bike park
Hauraki District councillors are considering whether to develop a mountain bike park on a council-owned forestry block south of Waitakaruru. A report tabled at the council’s general meeting on February…