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…and they’re off

May 29, 2013 N8N 0 Comments country running, gordonton school, Gordonton school's cross country run

The cows were kept well out of the way, and only a few pukeko were surprised to see most of

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Old troughs tell tales

May 27, 2013May 24, 2021 N8N 7 Comments Alan Sharp history, how to make concrete water troughs, old troughs, the history of water troughs, Waikato history

Old concrete troughs for dairy cows and other stock can be found on walks around Waikato farms. We take a close look at some of these rural gems.

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Hot stuff at Firepot

May 23, 2013May 22, 2014 N8N 10 Comments Gordonton, new menu at the Firepot cafe, review, The Firepot Cafe, The Firepot Cafe Review, where to eat in Gordonton

EVERYTHING was just perfect at The Firepot Cafe on Friday night. Friends were visiting from Christchurch and we wanted to

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Artwork resumes place in Sculpture Park

May 22, 2013 N8N 0 Comments Absolute Divide, Cheryl Reynolds, Sculpture Park

An artwork which depicts part of the 1864 Confiscation Line separating the Waikato and Matamata/Piako districts has been restored and

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Foiling burglars

May 16, 2013May 20, 2013 N8N 0 Comments Neighbourhood Support, polcie tips, slowing down burglars, Tips to prevent burglaries

There has been a sharp spike in the number of home burglaries over recent weeks, says Hamilton Police. Senior Sergeant

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Thomas house worth a look

May 15, 2013May 21, 2013 N8N 0 Comments Fred and Catherine Thomas, historic Waikato houses, The Thomas house in Gordonton

A bungalow on the road to Gordonton was the star in Ann McEwan’s Waikato Times history piece this week. In

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