March 5, 2025 – Page 2 – The Valley Profile

Virtual reality goggles immerse the users in ancient kauri forests. Photo: SUPPLIED

Community Whānau Day celebration held

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:March 5, 2025
Post category:Rural

The Kauaeranga Valley Visitor Centre’s inaugural Waitangi Whānau Day blended ancient creatures with modern technology.Held on February 6 at the picturesque Department of Conservation (DOC) visitor centre near Thames, the…

Spartina, a fast-growing grass which traps silt and sediments on mudflats. Photo: SUPPLIED/DOC

Spartina spraying underway

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 5, 2025
Post category:News

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is undertaking an operation in Coromandel Harbour to control the spread of the invasive estuary grass weed Spartina. Work was scheduled to begin at the…

The Onetai Bridge construction site. Photo: SUPPLIED

SH26 on target to reopen on time despite delay

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 5, 2025
Post category:News

State Highway 26 is expected to reopen on time despite flooding at the site of the bridge replacement, the transport agency says.New Zealand Transport Authority Waka Kotahi said work to…

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