April 2022 – Page 9 – The Valley Profile

The new buses are expected to be the same size as the existing Thames Connector bus, and fares may cost as little as $5. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Electric buses considered

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 12, 2022
Post category:April 2022 Rural

Locals could be riding electric buses with bike racks if Waikato Regional Council’s proposed new bus services are given the green light.Waikato Regional Council held a webinar on April 7…

Rex Simpson worked on Coromandel’s CFM for two years, starting in March, 2020. Photo: SUPPLIED

Rex starts next chapter

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 12, 2022
Post category:April 2022

Rex Simpson is sitting in a Turkish cafe along Karangahape Rd. The change in scenery from the quaintness of Paeroa to the vibrancy of Auckland comes at the perfect time…

Earthquakes shake district

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:April 10, 2022
Post category:April 2022 Features Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1930A short, sharp earthquake shock was felt…

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