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Hauraki District Council says the Waihou River has high levels of manganese which makes the water brown. FILE PHOTO: GORDON PREECE

‘Urine’ water plea

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:September 5, 2022
Post category:News

“Strong urine” coloured water has led Ngātea residents to have brown stains on their laundry and switch to bottled water.Residents have complained to Hauraki District Council about the brown water…

Waihī Gold Mines Rescue Team, front, and OceanaGold Macraes emergency response team before the climb. Photo: SUPPLIED

Rescue teams conquer fierce climb

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:September 1, 2022
Post category:News

Seven members of the Waihī Gold Mines Rescue Team ascended the southern hemisphere’s tallest building on August 20 for a flaming good cause.This year’s annual Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge saw…

Left: Make Your Day Events co-owners Matt and Taryn Baines Right: Elliot and Kris Burton Photos: SUPPLIED/CHARLOTTE PINFOLD

Local wedding businesses hitch national awards

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:August 31, 2022
Post category:News

A happy couple of Thames-based wedding businesses hitched national recognition for their marquee and catering services at this year’s Wedding Industry Awards.Make Your Day Events won the Outstanding Wedding Marquee…

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