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2904 days ago

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ServiceIQ

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2904 days ago

Good luck Tasmyn Benny!

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hauraki Plains boxer Tasmyn Benny is aiming for a Commonwealth Games spot.

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2904 days ago

Where's your special holiday spot you return to each year?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Meet the 83-year-old who's been holidaying at Hot Water Beach since 1937. Stewart Matthews was 3½ when he saw Hot Water Beach for the first time in 1937. Needless to say, it made quite an impression - not only does he remember the moment now, but Matthews has holidayed there almost every … View moreMeet the 83-year-old who's been holidaying at Hot Water Beach since 1937. Stewart Matthews was 3½ when he saw Hot Water Beach for the first time in 1937. Needless to say, it made quite an impression - not only does he remember the moment now, but Matthews has holidayed there almost every summer since, and expects his family to continue the tradition for generations to come.

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2905 days ago

Grasses and flax???

Steve from Waihi Beach

If you know if anyone cleaning or thinning out their garden, can you bear me in mind please. Looking for some of the above for a stoney area in my garden that I'm currently working on.
Many thanks
Steve 02040014621

2905 days ago

Coromandel band Crimson Coast launches first album of original music

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Coromandel Peninsula band Crimson Coast has launched their first album of original music with a summer tour.

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2906 days ago

Need finance to buy a hovercraft?

MTF Finance

Did you know that your local MTF office can help finance a whole host of things including forklifts and scissor lifts, towed farm machinery, tractor attachments, generators, mobile sawmills and even hovercraft? Learn more

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2908 days ago

Boilerhouse brings beer brewing back to Thames

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Beer brewing has returned to Thames with the opening of the Boilerhouse in Cochrane St. Have you checked it out yet?

2908 days ago

Firth of Thames storm surge worst on record

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Some called it a wall of water, others compared it to a tsunami.
However you describe it, the storm surge that flooded Firth of Thames locals last Friday was among the worst on record for the area. Were you affected?

2938 days ago

Thames Apartments Consented in Potential Sea Flood Zone

Denis from Thames

TCDC has approved a 73 apartment development on the Thames foreshore which factored in just 0.49m higher seas. Consent was given by TCDC despite it being aware that draft guidance from government advised it to look at of 1.9 m of sea level rise before letting big, new housing developments proceed. … View moreTCDC has approved a 73 apartment development on the Thames foreshore which factored in just 0.49m higher seas. Consent was given by TCDC despite it being aware that draft guidance from government advised it to look at of 1.9 m of sea level rise before letting big, new housing developments proceed. See in-depth Newsroom report - www.newsroom.co.nz...

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2909 days ago

Win tickets to Concert In the Vines

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Chill out at this year’s Concert In the Vines on Friday January 12 from 3pm until 8pm at Mercury Bay Estate, Cooks Beach. We have 5 double passes to give away valued at $80 each. To be in to win, like this post and email julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz with 'Concert in the Vines' in the … View moreChill out at this year’s Concert In the Vines on Friday January 12 from 3pm until 8pm at Mercury Bay Estate, Cooks Beach. We have 5 double passes to give away valued at $80 each. To be in to win, like this post and email julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz with 'Concert in the Vines' in the subject line. Competition closes at 5pm today. Good luck!
The event is in support of Auckland Coromandel Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Artists include Landslide - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Will Martin, Kendall Elise and Pat For President.

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