Thornton identity and community stalwart George Johnston has died. The long-serving former Rangitaiki ward councillor and community leader passed away peacefully on Sunday, aged 83. Known as the unofficial ‘Mayor of Thornton’, George was a staunch community advocate for the local Rangitaiki community, written multiple books and recognised for his […]
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Get set for Fieldays: what to expect for 2019
The mini city that is Fieldays is back at Mystery Creek from 12-15 June 2019 featuring four days of education, innovation, health & wellbeing, local cuisine and bargains galore. 1,059 exhibitors will be spread across 1,559 sites featuring the latest machinery, technology, products, services and innovations covering all facets of […]
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Two dead after Pukehina crash
Police can confirm two people have died following a crash between a logging truck and a car in Pukehina in the Bay of Plenty. This crash occurred at 3.15pm today. The road remains closed with diversions in place at SH2 and Old Coach Road and Pukehina Road and Station Road. […]
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Heavy rain in the north, bitter cold in the south
After heavy rain lashed Northland yesterday, with some weather stations recording over half of their average monthly rainfall in little over a day, Northland is experiencing some temporary relief from the wet weather. The rain band has now moved further south, with Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula now experiencing the worst […]
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New challenge for Whakatāne District Council CE
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced that Council Chief Executive Marty Grenfell will leave the organisation on 31 August to take up the chief executive role at Tauranga City Council. “On a personal level, this is an announcement I make with tremendous sadness, and I know my fellow elected […]