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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…

Paeroa’s main street needs a facelift, according to a recent survey. File Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Main street ‘unsafe’: survey shines spotlight on need for $70k fix

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

A recent survey found only 23 per cent of people feel safe on the main street of Paeroa at night. ALICE PARMINTER reportsLack of lighting in Paeroa’s main street was…

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