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Talia Parker
Multimedia journalist
Bay of Plenty

Multimedia journalist

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Waihi's VIP JP signs off after 32 years
Waikato Herald

Waihi's VIP JP signs off after 32 years

03 Aug 05:00 PM
'Plan for the worst': The messages for council on sea-level rise
Waikato Herald

'Plan for the worst': The messages for council on sea-level rise

31 Jul 05:00 PM

Local input invaluable when planning for a future affected by climate change.

Art, music, and food - the Mid-Winter Mingle is back
Waikato Herald

Art, music, and food - the Mid-Winter Mingle is back

27 Jul 05:00 PM

'A chance for the community to see our fantastic local talent in arts and music'

'A win-win for everyone' - Whitianga gets new waste recovery centre
Waikato Herald

'A win-win for everyone' - Whitianga gets new waste recovery centre

24 Jul 05:00 PM

The Mercury Bay Recovery Centre is said to be "a win-win for everyone".

No-go zones: Should council control fishing rules?
Waikato Herald

No-go zones: Should council control fishing rules?

20 Jul 05:00 PM

"What I have an issue with is the potential for regional councils...to extend their role."

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New council boss likes a challenge
Waikato Herald

New council boss likes a challenge

06 Jul 05:00 PM

The new chief executive is satisfied with her work and ready to start a new chapter.

Why you might see more seals on Coromandel beaches
Waikato Herald

Why you might see more seals on Coromandel beaches

04 Jul 12:00 AM

'It will become more common to see them around Waihī and in the Hauraki Gulf'

How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster
Waikato Herald

How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster

29 Jun 05:00 PM

A presenter says sea levels could rise much more quickly than district council data shows.

Calling time on all-day parking?
Waikato Herald

Calling time on all-day parking?

15 Jun 05:00 PM

The council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its parking and traffic rules.

Candidates put hats in ring for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty race
Waikato Herald

Candidates put hats in ring for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty race

15 Jun 05:00 PM

Two men have announced their intention to stand for mayor ahead of July nominations.

Area school zoning 'future-proofing' for locals
Waikato Herald

Area school zoning 'future-proofing' for locals

08 Jun 05:00 PM

The Whangamata Area School could be subject to zoning - read more to have your say.

Dame Ruth among Hauraki-Coromandel residents receiving Queen's Birthday honours
Waikato Herald

Dame Ruth among Hauraki-Coromandel residents receiving Queen's Birthday honours

06 Jun 10:00 PM

Others include Ngakoma Ngamane, Dr Miriam Saphira and Denise Messiter.

Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention
Waikato Herald

Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention

06 Jun 09:40 PM

15 Waikato residents have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours.

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Finally, a home for Tairua's skatepark, but not everyone's happy
Waikato Herald

Finally, a home for Tairua's skatepark, but not everyone's happy

26 May 09:53 PM

The long-awaited Tairua Skatepark has officially found its home.

Holiday home rentals a bonanza for Coromandel landlords
Waikato Herald

Holiday home rentals a bonanza for Coromandel landlords

26 May 01:58 AM

Highest incomes per booking include Hahei, Whitianga, Waihi Beach and Pauanui properties

Mamma Mia! Here we go at last
Waikato Herald

Mamma Mia! Here we go at last

24 May 05:00 PM

"Everyone needs a Mamma Mia right now."

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Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders
Waikato Herald

Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders

23 May 11:32 PM

A Thames business leader says ram-raids are 'demoralising' and 'frightening'.

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