Author Archives: number8network

Hot stuff at Firepot

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

EVERYTHING was just perfect at The Firepot Cafe on Friday night. Friends were visiting from Christchurch and we wanted to show them a Good Time. Not many years ago, that would have been a challenge in Gordonton, the options being … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Artwork resumes place in Sculpture Park

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

An artwork which depicts part of the 1864 Confiscation Line separating the Waikato and Matamata/Piako districts has been restored and re-installed at the Sculpture Park. Absolute Divide, by Cheryl Reynolds, is a series of aerial photographs electronically ‘stitched’ into one … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Issues, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Foiling burglars

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

There has been a sharp spike in the number of home burglaries over recent weeks, says Hamilton Police. Senior Sergeant Rod Carpinter said many of these could have been prevented. “Over the weekend following ANZAC Day there were 78 burglaries … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues, News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Thomas house worth a look

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

A bungalow on the road to Gordonton was the star in Ann McEwan’s Waikato Times history piece this week. In her regular column Memory Boxes she said a few historic houses embody the rural history -  and the Thomas house … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

In other news…

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

The NZ Herald ran a nice little piece on local tea growers Zealong, for those who are not familiar with the story, here it is: Tea grower brews plan for success WHEN Tzu Chen first saw camellia trees flourishing in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gardening, News | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Jump in, the water’s fine

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Alan Sharp reckons we should dive in and try new experiences, like taking part in an endurance swim in the Waikato River. Do you enjoy swimming, and have noted the annual Masters 5 Bridges Swim  with interest, but thought no, … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment