Wayne Wright stands in the grandstand at the former Paeroa Racecourse, overlooking earthworks preparing for more than 250 homes. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Work set to begin on $2.3m roundabout
Work on a $2.3 million roundabout in Paeroa is likely to begin before Christmas, as the former racecourse development project picks up speed. Earthworks have been underway within the site…
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‘It’s getting worse’
Methamphetamine use is on the rise across New Zealand, and Thames is no stranger to the drug, with one of the highest per capita consumption estimates in the country. ALICE…