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
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
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…