January 2025 – The Valley Profile

Protestors attempt to block entry to the mines ahead of January 31's mining strategy announcement. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Mining announcement sparks protests in Waihī

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 31, 2025
Post category:News

Around 100 protestors from Coromandel Watchdog and Forest and Bird were onsite at Oceana Gold’s Baxter Rd entrance this morning in Waihī, ahead of a planned visit to the mines…

Work to resurface four of Ngātea’s netball courts is underway, with completion set for late February-early March. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/TARA CARTER

Curve balls aside, work starts on Ngātea netball courts

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:January 30, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Tara Carter met with district council staff and started getting quotes to refurbish the Ngātea netball courts. Three years and two children later, things have finally come to pass.The Hauraki…

Two dotterel chicks hatched at Waihī Beach last week. Photo: SUPPLIED/DOT WATCH WAIHĪ BEACH

Dotterel chicks hatch after nest vandalism

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:January 28, 2025
Post category:News Rural

In the wake of nest vandalism a few weeks ago, the arrival of two new fluffy Waihī Beach residents has highlighted the importance of native wildlife protection, an environmental group…

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