Read more about the article ‘Bad news’ as Nugget cancelled second year in a row
The Nugget Multisport Festival began in 2010 and brings hundreds of participants to Waihī each year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Bad news’ as Nugget cancelled second year in a row

The popular Nugget Multisport Festival that raises thousands of dollars and brings hundreds of participants to Waihī and Waihī Beach has been cancelled for a second consecutive year due to…

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Read more about the article Testament to mining heritage ready for rail trail
John’s son Keenan McKeowen shows off the scale of Miners’ Gates, soon to be installed along the rail trail in Thames. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Testament to mining heritage ready for rail trail

A three-metre tall testament to Thames’ “strong mining heritage” will be the latest sculpture installed along the Hauraki Rail Trail.Designed by local artist John McKeowen, ‘Miners’ Gates’ has been constructed…

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