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A hot pool near Miranda in the great swamp being reclaimed at the head of the Hauraki Gulf. Photo: SUPPLIED

Concerns voiced over Piako swamp sections

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 20, 2024
Post category:Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves.1910Great uneasiness was caused by a…

Around 58 per cent of people in rural areas volunteer, higher than urban centres. File Photo

Volunteering higher in rural New Zealand

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 20, 2024
Post category:Rural

More people volunteer in rural New Zealand compared to the national average, a new report from Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand shows.“We know volunteering across Aotearoa is generally strong but…

Photo: PIXABAY

Feds: Time to fix potholes

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 20, 2024
Post category:Rural

For rural communities struggling with pothole-riddled roads, run-down bridges and never-ending slips, their challenge to the new government is ‘show us the money’, Federated Farmers says.“Farmers recognise the government have…

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