September 2024 – Page 14 – The Valley Profile

The Ohinemuri River was bright orange on Friday afternoon. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Toxic mining sediment ‘appears to be shifted’

Post author:Teresa Ramsey
Post published:September 4, 2024
Post category:News

A man was seen diving into the bright orange waters of the Ohinemuri River despite warnings to avoid contact with the water as it was likely to be highly acidic…

The eight-year-old boys take a running start for their race. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Tough n muddy

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 3, 2024
Post category:Sport

August 21 saw children from across the Ohinemuri cluster of primary schools gathering in Hikutaia for a challenging cross-country event. While the weather held, recent rain meant the paddocks were…

A diver holds clumps of exotic caulerpa. Photo: SUPPLIED/NIWA

Exotic caulerpa eradication funding declined

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 3, 2024
Post category:Rural

The Hauraki District Council has declined to contribute funds to a business proposal aimed at managing or eradicating exotic caulerpa seaweed in the Hauraki Gulf. The Exotic Caulerpa Better Business Case…

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