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Pike filming includes memorial crosses site
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Pike filming includes memorial crosses site
Filming for the Pike River movie took in Blackball and Otira today, and will move to the mine site at Atarau later in the week.
Laura Mills
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Plan to close highway attracts criticism
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Plan to close highway attracts criticism
In a move that has outraged the West Coast tourism industry, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has confirmed it will be closing the Arthur’s Pass Highway during the day for nearly two weeks next...
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Anger at plan to close Arthur's Pass
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Anger at plan to close Arthur's Pass
In a move that has outraged the West Coast tourism industry, Waka Kotahi/ NZTA is to close the Arthur's Pass Highway (SH73) during the day for two weeks in December to resurface the Otira Gorge.
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Schooling at Gloriavale ‘precarious’
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Schooling at Gloriavale ‘precarious’
The Education Review Office (Ero) says schooling at Gloriavale is precarious and at a lower standard than in state schools.
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ERO expresses concerns over Gloriavale School
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ERO expresses concerns over Gloriavale School
The Education Review Office says schooling at Gloriavale "is precarious" and at a lower standard than in state schools.
Mining sector upbeat about govt change
Mining sector upbeat about govt change
After six years of knocks, the West Coast mining industry has renewed confidence in a new government and an undertaking that it will drop Labour's promise of "no new mines on conservation land".
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Fresh hope for West Coast power scheme
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Fresh hope for West Coast power scheme
West Coast mayors want the new National-led government to reconsider the Waitaha power scheme - saying it would cost the government little and bring the region big rewards.
Meeting held for proposed mine
Meeting held for proposed mine
The Barrytown Hall was enveloped in protest signs at a public meeting on Tuesday night over a proposed mineral sand mine, while others present asked for a job.
Highway closure a drain on business
Highway closure a drain on business
A South Westland business owner is appealing for help as the Haast Pass Highway closure sucks out 90% of business.
Appointment in preparation for exports
Appointment in preparation for exports
Westland Mineral Sands, which has a mine at Cape Foulwind and another proposed near Hokitika, has employed a Greymouth port manager as it prepares for bulk exports by barge.
Re-routing state highway using cattle track ‘seriously considered’
Re-routing state highway using cattle track ‘seriously considered’
A little bit of road — which has a lot at stake — is becoming an election focus.
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PM labels Peters a 'force for chaos' on West Coast trip
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PM labels Peters a 'force for chaos' on West Coast trip
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was on message - though without whitebait - as the rain drummed down on his visit to Greymouth this morning.
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Moana to mark year since Queen's death
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Moana to mark year since Queen's death
The West Coast settlement of Moana may be the only place in New Zealand with plans to officially mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II this weekend.
Fundraising process for mine begins
Fundraising process for mine begins
With gold in its sights, albeit deep beneath Waiuta township, Federation Mining is ramping up its bid to raise more than $100 million needed to take the gold mine into production.
Fears roads too costly
Fears roads too costly
Two West Coast councils say the increasing costs of maintaining the only roads into Karamea and Jackson Bay could lead to extra rate rises of 5% in Buller and 8.2% in Westland.
Former Greymouth man new dean of cathedral
Former Greymouth man new dean of cathedral
A former Greymouth man has been appointed the youngest ever dean of Christ Church Cathedral, in Christchurch.
Labour ‘abandoning’ mining base
Labour ‘abandoning’ mining base
Labour is abandoning its West Coast mining roots with changes to the Crown Minerals Act, Parliament heard this week during a third and final reading for the changes.
O’Connor offers help to reopen bridge
O’Connor offers help to reopen bridge
West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor says he will see what can be done to reopen the Hokitika Gorge swingbridge, after the tourism industry was left reeling from news it will close before summer.
Concern gorge bridge closure will cut tourism
Concern gorge bridge closure will cut tourism
A Westland District Council decision to close the Hokitika Gorge suspension bridge from October 1 because of the risk of structural failure has left the community dismayed and angry.
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Iconic West Coast suspension bridge to close
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Iconic West Coast suspension bridge to close
A Westland District Council decision to close the famous Hokitika Gorge suspension bridge from October 1 due to the risk of structural failure has left some in the community dismayed and angry.