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Thames metal artist Marti Wong and his Spinosaurus Fugly. Photo: SUPPLIED

Metal artist inspired by new home town

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:August 20, 2021
Post category:August 2021

On the outskirts of Thames, you might be startled to see an extinct Spinosaurus from the Cretaceous era glaring out ferociously at passing cars.Known affectionately as “Fugly”, this dinosaur, bigger…

Destination Coromandel project manager Whitney Steel says the regional tourism organisation wants to know what people really think about tourism in their backyard. Photo: TERESA RAMSEY

Survey seeks honest opinions about regional tourism

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:August 17, 2021
Post category:August 2021

ADVERTORIAL Local communities throughout the region will have their say in a new survey designed to help the region plan for the future of tourism.Destination Coromandel project manager Whitney Steel…

Dan Wheway, from Waikino, will return to his career as a chef, but this time, he’ll do it in Antarctica. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Antarctica calls Waikino chef

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:August 17, 2021
Post category:August 2021

Dan Wheway’s summer is going to look a lot different this year.Instead of gazing out at the rolling hills of Waikino, he’ll be staring across the polar desert of Antarctica,…

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