Frozen in time
Time is standing still for the Thames town clock - and only time will tell when it will be back to its former glory. KELLEY TANTAU investigates. A stopped town…
Turua in 1920, showing the main concrete road of the district. Photo: SUPPLIED
Founder of Ngatea remembered
As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1931The magnificently named Mr Ingvald…
The iconic Queen’s Head rock between Waihi and Waikino can now be seen from the road along State Highway 2. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU
Queen’s Head a sight to behold once more
A rocky outcrop that bears the resemblance of former British monarch Queen Victoria can be seen from the road once again.The landmark, dubbed Queen’s Head, located between Waihī and Waikino,…