Poll: Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster?
Most people passing through the sleepy North Waikato settlement of Glen Afton would never know it was the location of one of the country’s most tragic mining disasters.
Now, you can’t miss it. The Glen Afton Pukemiro Society, working in conjunction with a community-led development team at the Waikato District Council and others in the community, west of Huntly, has created an impressive memorial.
Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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20% Yes
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80% No
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this 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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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Shop Opening at Queenwood Village Shops
🎉 BIG NEWS! iFixComputer has opened a Brand NEW Shop! 🎉
Get ready, because your go-to experts for all things tech are expanding! We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new iFixComputer location at 2 Queenwood Avenue, Hamilton.
From cracked screens and slow laptops to tricky data recovery, we've got you covered. Come visit our new, modern space and say hello to the same friendly, expert service you know and trust.
📍 Find Us At: 2 Queenwoord Avenue, Hamilton
To celebrate, we'll be offering Free Diagnostics for the month!
Tag a friend who needs their computer fixed! 👇
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