Events 2012

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'Moore' Beach Hop 2012 Photos   posted 20/04/2012

Robin Moore gave us some 'Moore' Waihi Beach Hop Warm Up Party pics to share. Thanks Robin!...

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Flash Mob Rock n Roll!   posted 05/04/2012

After a few months of secret practices the Dynamik Hip Hop Crew led by hayley drake strutted their stuff at the Go Waihi Warm Up Party for Beach Hop to add a bit of sparkle and entertainment while the Gold FM Drag Racers......

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People At The 2012 Beach Hop Warm Up Party In Waihi   posted 02/04/2012

If you weren't at the Beach Hop Warm Up put on by Go Waihi last Wednesday, you missed a great party. The streets were teaming with people and things to see. Local photographer Asse Bosch was out and about 'people watching' with her camera......

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The Go Waihi Beach Hop Warm Up Party Rocked!   posted 29/03/2012

If you weren't at the Go Waihi Warm Up Party for Beach Hop you missed a great event. The town centre was packed with glittering hot rods and classic cars for the day. There were bargains in the shops, stalls on the streets and entertainment......

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All Dressed Up For Go Waihi's Warm Up Party For Beach Hop 2012   posted 29/03/2012

The sights and sounds in Waihi town yesterday were 'fabulous' to see. In fact they were 'absolutely fabulous' and to prove it here are a few of the shots taken by Dawn Mellow and Lynne de Malmanche yesterday when they went looking for the......

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Waihi East School St Patrick's Day Fun Run 2012   posted 21/03/2012

There was plenty of FUN and green at the annual Waihi East School Fun Run / Walk around the Martha Mine Pit Rim on St Patrick's Day. Some chose to run the 4km course twice, others ran it once and some went for a......

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Targa Targets Morgan Park For Pit Stop   posted 21/03/2012

Billed as the ultimate road race, the Targa Rally made a pit stop at Morgan Park over the weekend. There were all sorts of cars taking part in the 'Targa Bambina'  which involved a 250 km course in two stages. Competitors get to 'race......

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Cleaning Up At Orokawa Bay   posted 13/02/2012

Amateur photographer Robin Moore went walking at Orokawa Bay recently and captured these photos of the debris clean up....

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Surf Boat Series Waihi Beach Waitangi Weekend 2012   posted 08/02/2012

Photographer Ian Purden allowed us to share these photos of the 3rd Round Surf Boat series held at Waihi Beach over Waitangi Weekend. If you'd like a high resolution copy of a photo you can contact Ian through his website www.ianpurdenphotography.co.nz...

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Vandalism At Koru & Behind The Waihi Memorial Hall   posted 01/02/2012

It was a sad day for Waihi when Shirley Spurr's funeral was disrupted by the theft of food and drink intended for guests. The same night Koru Florist & Gallery which is a few doors up the road on Seddon Street was also broken......

People Mucking In To Clean Up The Rena Mess At Waihi Beach   posted 12/01/2012

Photos - Maritime New Zealand...

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Rena Breaking Up   posted 10/01/2012

The situation is looking pretty bleak for the Rena this afternoon. The Maritime New Zealand pictures tell the story....