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Read more about the article A new era for Carnegie Library
Staff from the Thames School of Mines and the Treasury, from left: School of mines property manager Kay Kendall with Treasury trustees Jan Wright, Lise Cook and Anne-Louise Robertson. Photo: SUPPLIED

A new era for Carnegie Library

Two iconic heritage institutions are joining forces to reopen the historic Carnegie Library in Queen St, Thames. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s Thames School of Mines and Te Whare Pātaka The…

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Read more about the article Enrolment zone for Paeroa College
A ministry map shows the zone extending partway along Awaiti Canal Rd to the west, southwards to 5623 State Highway 26, south-east to the middle of Pukekauri Rd, east as far as Maratoto Rd, and north to just south of Hikutaia. Photo: supplied.

Enrolment zone for Paeroa College

Paeroa College is implementing a school zoning scheme for all new enrolments from 2025. The Ministry of Education (MOE) told The Profile it was establishing the scheme to address increasing roll…

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Read more about the article $659k ‘nightmare’ for owner of yellow-sticker home
Paula Wallis stands near the top of the slip, where she has planted dozens of trees and laid drainage. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

$659k ‘nightmare’ for owner of yellow-sticker home

The Profile’s investigation into storm-damaged homes continues with a look at a Thames property facing extensive remediation costs. ALICE PARMINTER reportsA 17-month old slip from Department of Conservation-owned land has…

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