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3081 days ago

Thames Valley Heartland rugby's top teams clash for finals spot

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The championship rounds have been completed for the top three grades of the Thames Valley Club rugby competition and the placings have been determined for the semi finals this weekend.
This year all the semi finals are sudden death with the winners going straight to the finals at Boyd Park, Te … View more
The championship rounds have been completed for the top three grades of the Thames Valley Club rugby competition and the placings have been determined for the semi finals this weekend.
This year all the semi finals are sudden death with the winners going straight to the finals at Boyd Park, Te ...

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3081 days ago

Mercury Bay leads Premier points table in Thames Valley Club Rugby competition

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Mercury Bay produced a solid home ground performance to defeat Cobras by 29-14 at Whitianga on the weekend and take the outright lead on the Premier points table in Thames Valley Club Rugby.
They have a three-point lead over Hauraki North who picked up two bonus points in a 23-22 defeat at the … View more
Mercury Bay produced a solid home ground performance to defeat Cobras by 29-14 at Whitianga on the weekend and take the outright lead on the Premier points table in Thames Valley Club Rugby.
They have a three-point lead over Hauraki North who picked up two bonus points in a 23-22 defeat at the ...

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3081 days ago

Lucky Lotto

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Someone enjoyed a winning Wednesday with Lotto - winning $29,226 with Lotto Second Division this week - the ticket was sold at Whitianga New World - was it you? :)

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3081 days ago

Get Involved!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Some of us have some great practical skills that we could share, some of us are better off staying away from a hammer! Are you the handy type? Got some time? Get INVOLVED! Check out our latest newsletter for volunteers...

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3084 days ago

Protesters continue to disrupt gold mining of Karangahake Gorge

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Protesters have renewed efforts to disrupt gold mining operations in the Karangahake Gorge.
New Talisman Gold Mines reported a massive find of quality gold at the mine between Paeroa and Waihi earlier earlier this month, as part of a three year prospecting operation which started in May.
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3082 days ago

Road closures cause publican to sell up

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Tapu publican Bruce Efford has sold his business after on-going Thames Coast Rd closures cost him about $80,000 in earnings.

The road has been regularly closed by more than 100 slips since March.

However, Efford said it was lack of communication between New Zealand Transport Agency, the … View more
Tapu publican Bruce Efford has sold his business after on-going Thames Coast Rd closures cost him about $80,000 in earnings.

The road has been regularly closed by more than 100 slips since March.

However, Efford said it was lack of communication between New Zealand Transport Agency, the contractors working on State Highway 25 and the public that had cost him his business.

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3083 days ago

Historic gold mining machinery restored after decades of volunteer work

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The Goldmine-Experience site just north of Thames is buzzing with workers and tourists, despite freezing rain on a mid-winter's day.

Visitors wait patiently for someone to down tools to take them on a tour through the mines, while at least a dozen Hauraki Prospectors Association (HPA) … View more
The Goldmine-Experience site just north of Thames is buzzing with workers and tourists, despite freezing rain on a mid-winter's day.

Visitors wait patiently for someone to down tools to take them on a tour through the mines, while at least a dozen Hauraki Prospectors Association (HPA) volunteers put the finishing touches on historic gold-processing machinery.

The machinery, carefully restored over more than 50 years of voluntary work, is about to become fully operational. The site is one of Thames' most popular tourist attractions, with up to 16,000 visitors annually.

3084 days ago

New Zealand Legends Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan at Kauaeranga Hall

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan will provide Sunday afternoon entertainment at the Kauaeranga Hall in September. 
Forty years ago, Dugan won a televised music contest. Since then, he's been honoured as the New Zealand Entertainer of the Year, and New Zealand Variety Artists Club … View more
Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan will provide Sunday afternoon entertainment at the Kauaeranga Hall in September. 
Forty years ago, Dugan won a televised music contest. Since then, he's been honoured as the New Zealand Entertainer of the Year, and New Zealand Variety Artists Club presented him ...

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3084 days ago

Double Olympic champ Eric Murray to front Hauraki Coromandel business awards

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

More than award winners will be revealed at the Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards special gala event in September.
Guests will also hear some of the secrets behind recently retired double Olympic rowing champion Eric Murray's success.
Murray and fellow Kiwi champion Hamish Bond won … View more
More than award winners will be revealed at the Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards special gala event in September.
Guests will also hear some of the secrets behind recently retired double Olympic rowing champion Eric Murray's success.
Murray and fellow Kiwi champion Hamish Bond won Olympic ...

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3084 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View more
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.

For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).

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3084 days ago

T-Shirt Sale❣️

Jennian Homes Coromandel

Start your collection of iconic Jennian Homes Mother's Day event T-Shirts now!!

Designed by iconic Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell (Dick's World), these T-shirts were designed for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation. Made from lightweight… View more
Start your collection of iconic Jennian Homes Mother's Day event T-Shirts now!!

Designed by iconic Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell (Dick's World), these T-shirts were designed for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation. Made from lightweight dri-fit fabric these make the perfect training shirt.

As seen on NZ athletes Gemma McCaw, Irene Van Dyk, Nikki Hamblin, Kayla Whitelock, Natalie Rooney and musician Kimbra.

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3085 days ago

Back-to-school lunchbox ideas, savoury or sweet!

SuperValue New Zealand

Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!

Check out our lunch box picksView more
Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!

Check out our lunch box picks with both savoury and sweet options. And make sure you join your local Foodies Group to receive a recipe every week in your inbox!
Get weekly recipe updates!

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