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Read more about the article Mayor’s message: Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt recaps a busy November
Mayor Len Salt and wife Svargo dressed up for the Victorian Masked Ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

Mayor’s message: Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt recaps a busy November

There was perfect weather for the Steampunk the Thames festival. Last Saturday’s parade drew a great crowd, the Pollen Street market had a very busy day, cafes had lines out…

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Read more about the article Acknowledging the history of Pūkorokoro
At the 160th commemoration, a karakia was held at Pūkorokoro Bridge, and a pōwhiri drew together roughly 500 guests to Ray’s Rest Camping Reserve. CREDIT: Aorewa Creative

Acknowledging the history of Pūkorokoro

A day of commemoration – He Rā Maumahara – was held by Ngāti Paoa earlier this month to remember the bombardment of its kāinga at Pūkorokoro 160 years ago by…

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Read more about the article Neighbours say quarry proposal brings ‘fight to our side’
A second proposed quarry adjacent to HG Leach’s existing Waitawheta operations would take the place of 113 hectares of farmland to the right. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Neighbours say quarry proposal brings ‘fight to our side’

There’s a quarry in the hillside of the picturesque Waitawheta Valley. Residents are accustomed to its operations, which have been managed by HG Leach since the late 60s, but the…

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