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Waikato District proposes 4.25% rate increase

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Waikato District Council wants to hear from its communities about important issues facing the district over the next nine years – waters and roading...

Unity needed to restore Franklin Memorial Hospital

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The community has been called to rally around the Franklin Memorial Hospital. About 250 people attended a public meeting in Waiuku on March 19 to...

Plenty of choice for vehicle enthusiasts

Helena O'Neill -
Franklin car enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with two events this April. The Franklin Hop returns to the Clarks Beach Reserve on Sunday, April...

On a Wing and a Prayer: Warbirds on Parade

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The New Zealand Warbirds Association held its annual air show on March 16. Photographer Paul Johnston captured these shots of Warbirds on Parade at Ardmore...

Shed an asset to the community

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A community initiative is keeping men busy in Tuakau. The Tuakau MenzShed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a...

River & Harbour major influences

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The Manukau Harbour has had a profound influence on Waiuku’s development, but it wasn’t always as we see today.

NZ Steel – local business force

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There are few locals who don’t know of New Zealand Steel’s fully integrated mill at Glenbrook. It can be seen from many places far...

Waiuku – A place like no other

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A LOVE STORY: One legend has it when Tamakae was summoned to meet a high ranking chieftainess he was first washed in the Wai...

Changing the face of local governance

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By Bill Deed, local historian With any town comes the need for management and planning. It has been no different for Waiuku although there are...

Living History

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EXPERIENCE STEAM ON THE GVR A journey on the former Waiuku railway branch line on vintage steam hauled trains is a must to do. The...
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