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Graeme ‘Gunner’ Wright, left, with Jeremy Welsh. Photo: NIKKI SANDERS

Wright Transport model truck shifts into gear

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:July 14, 2022
Post category:July 2022 Rural

The driving force of a Puriri trucking company says a model of one his stock trucks was a “pretty neat” promotion after around 54 years in the business.Graeme Wright Transport’s…

Students watch as the Millenium Bridge lifts for the first time in seven years. Photo: SUPPLIED/PAUL MATTHEWS

Bridge lifts for first time in 7 years

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 14, 2022
Post category:July 2022 Rural

For the first time in roughly seven years, the half-scale, working model of the old Piako River Bridge was raised.The Millennium Bridge, which was constructed in 2002 at Tilbury Reserve…

Cornes Paddock in the Karangahake Gorge will be turned into a permanent car park to accommodate visitors to the area. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Car park confirmed for Cornes Paddock

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 11, 2022
Post category:July 2022 Rural

It wasn’t an “easy decision”, but Hauraki district councillors have stuck to their guns on their commitment to create a new car park in the Karangahake Gorge.Elected members unanimously made…

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