Family Historian and Author to hold Talk
On Tuesday 15 July, Papatoetoe Historical Society will be hosting a FREE talk by Tauranga-based family historian and author Rod Smith!
WHERE: Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club (247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe). Entry is free for all.
WHEN: 15th of July (Tuesday), 7:30 PM.
DESCRIPTION: Rod Smith is a former journalist and public servant who will be presenting a double bill one-hour talk on the topic of the NZ connections of the Guinness family and their beer, alongside the Irish Nobility's involvement in the Invasion of the Waikato through the Clancarty family.
See you there!
Roadworks on Great South Road, Bombay
From late November 2025 to February 2026 there will be roadworks on Great South Road near SH1 Bombay interchange.
Works will include weigh plate and electronic sign installation at separate locations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme.
Find out how it will affect your journey through the area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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