Business

Mmm...we'll be taste testing Waihi Beach Bakery Hot Cross Buns this weekend. Murray the baker delivered a box of deliciousness this morning. He's even baked up a chocolate version and said they're selling like hot cakes (well hot...
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The Coalition Government will not proceed with the Tax Working Group’s recommendation for a capital gains tax, Jacinda Ardern announced today. “The Tax Working Group gave the Government, and the country, an opportunity to look at the fairness of our...
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A mate of ours with huge experience in media advertising, both radio and newspaper, has this to say about buying a poppy in a paper:  Dodgy advertising practices. If you wish to advertise never waste your money buying a poppy, daffodil etc with your...
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Kit Wilson from OceanaGold called in from the 'big smoke' where he was at a geology conference.  Brian gave Kit a big thumbs up and thank you for the fit young OceanaGold men who took part in the Gold FM Drag race on Waihi's Beach Hop...
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Graham Wilkinson came in the Gold FM studio and had a chat with Brian Gentil on Monday morning about Healthwise Energy Centre in Waihi.  What’s it all about, how did Graham get started, what can he help with ... fatigue, shoulder pain, ear ache,...
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Contractors are in the final throes of repairing the damage to Waihi’s electricity network after a truck crash brought down three poles yesterday. Powerco Network Operations Manager Phil Marsh said power was restored to the 130 customers affected by...
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Vapour Blast is dustless mobile blasting that comes to you Contact Vapour Blast to have your rusty trailer or car or chassis restored.  Vapour Blast can remove paint, corrosion and rust from metal. It’s cleaner, more efficient and ideal for houses...
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Kit Wilson from OceanGold called into the Gold FM studio for a catch up with Brian Gentil. The Project Martha Update on Gold FM is to update our listeners about local mining operations. Brian asked Kit about the help OceanaGold has offered for a...
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The smell of sizzling sausages will be wafting out from Waihi's newest business, Independent Grain and Stockfeeds this afternoon. Mike and his team invite you to call in this afternoon between 1.30 pm and 5 pm to meet the team, have a look...
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Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has announced that in light of the current state of preparations, the scheduled date to commence re-entering and recovering the access tunnel to the Pike River Mine (the drift) will be...
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Victoria Street Motors, Waihi has reopened. Glen Ashton is committed to providing honest, reliable auto services at reasonable prices. Glenn has the experience to make sure your vehicle is well maintained year round. It's the maintenance...
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It was our very great pleasure to taste test Waihi Beach Bakery Hot Cross Buns before they were sent off to Wellington to compete in the Great Hot Cross Bun Competition run by the Bakery Industry Association of New Zealand. Murray, Lena and the team...
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Waihi St John Op Shop Reopens The Waihi St John Op Shop is reopening tomorrow, Saturday, March 10. The shop has been closed for building renovations and is now ready to sell pre-loved goods at bargain prices. The official reopening is at 9.30 am...
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The Waihi Beach Community Centre is the recipient of a healthy cheque of $2,350 from the Harcourts Foundation. Greg Sheppard, General Manager of Harcourts Gold Star Real Estate and staff from Harcourts Gold Star Real Estate Waihi Beach delivered big...
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Kit Wilson from OceanaGold called into the Gold FM studio to talk to Brian Gentil about WKP or Wharekirauponga where the discovery of a 'maiden resource' was announced recently. Brian asked what a maiden resource is. Kit explained that it...
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Brian Gentil spoke with Allan Sole, the chairman of the Waihi Beach Community Board, about the KiwiCamp facility Western Bay of Plenty Council has earmarked for Waihi Beach. It consists of toilets, showers, cooking and washing facilities, not just...
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Are you looking for a professional, experienced painter at a reasonable price?The team at Hauraki District Painters have over 35 years experience so you can relax knowing they'll get your painting job done properly, at a reasonable cost - and...
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Coromandel Town's community re-use centre The Goldmine, based at the Coromandel Refuse Transfer Station is growing as the community gets on board with repairing and upcycling. The Goldmine opened its doors in December 2016 with an ethos that is...
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OceanaGold New Zealand Ltd has announced a maiden resource for the orebody at Wharekirauponga, inland from Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsula. OceanaGold Waihi General Manager Bernie O’Leary says that the project would extend the current 350...
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Did you know Dillimores in Waihi have wooden venetians and shutters and stock curtains by all the main fabric houses? They have wallpaper by Vision, and stock French Country, CC Interiors and One World homewares.Dillimores have a good selection of...
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