Business voices heard over Mary St closure
It was a well-intentioned project but it kept one businessman up at night.To decision-makers, he asked whether the closure of one of Thames’ main thoroughfares could be made with “a…
April Steampunk festival ‘may be the last’
The future of Thames’ largest festival is uncertain as the Steampunk The Thames committee struggles to find a new leadership team.Current treasurer Diane Connors said while the three-day festival from…
New barrier installed after fatal crash
As part of a Valley Profile series about our roads, KELLEY TANTAU discovers Kopuarahi School students can now use their playground again after a number of serious crashes at the…