Laura Mills

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Plan to close highway attracts criticism

The Otira Gorge on State Highway 73. An average of 1500 vehicles a day use the Arthur's Pass...

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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’

Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast, February 2023. Photo: RNZ

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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

Westpower last year resubmitted its application for the run of river scheme. Photo: Greymouth Star

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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

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

Ben Monk promoting his product when the highway was open and tourists had access. PHOTO: PARINGA...

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

Westland Mineral Sands director Ray Mudgway at the new mine site at Cape Foulwind earlier this...

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’

The massive slip just south of Knights Point on State Highway 6, looking south towards Haast. The...

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

Te Ara Pounamu acting chief executive Toko Kapea welcomes Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to the...

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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

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest serving monarch, reigning 70 years. Photo: Getty Images

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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

Waiuta on the West Coast. Photo / Claudia Babirat

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

Christ Church Cathedral has appointed its youngest-ever Dean - 37-year-old Rev Canon Ben Truman....

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 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

Tourists on the Hokitika Gorge suspension bridge which is earmarked for closure. PHOTO:...

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

The Hokitika Gorge suspension bridge, which is earmarked for closure. Photo: Development West...

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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.

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Airport bird-scaring gun keeps neighbours up all night

The bird-scaring gun at Westport Airport caused a few sleepless nights for nearby residents....

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Airport bird-scaring gun keeps neighbours up all night

The bird-scaring gun at Westport Airport ran all night on Saturday, keeping people awake and leaving some people wondering if there was a gun fight.

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