'Beyond Gold'
- a new book from Russell Skeet
A decade in the making, Russell Skeet's retelling of the story of John Read, founder of the iconic Read Bros Hardware, melds biography with history and serves as a valuable and fascinating story of the post-colonial development of Thames.
"I hope this story about John Read, a timber merchant, may add to readers' interest in the history of Thames - the business economy based on gold mining, timber, shipping, plus the connections between business and community leaders in the early years of the town. May this story inspire others to take a personal interest in their whakapapa (genealogy) and turangawaewae
(ancestral home)." - Russell Skeet.
HDC Road Resealing
Resealing Starts Soon From 1 October, we’ll be giving approximately 65 local roads a well-deserved refresh as part of our 2025/2026 resealing programme. Over the summer, 44km of road will be resealed across the district. Why summer? Warm, dry weather is the perfect time for resealing, so you might spot more work sites and experience some delays. What you need to know: If your road is on the list, you’ll get a letter before work begins. Some streets may need to be closed to through traffic, but residents will always have access. Work depends on the weather, so schedules may shift. Your role in resealing Fresh reseals need vehicles travelling at 30km/h to settle properly. • Too fast? Chips flick off, leaving gaps. • Too slow? Chips can stick to tyres and damage the surface. Sticking to the limit keeps you safe, protects road workers, and helps seal the deal for longer-lasting roads.
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'Beyond Gold'
- a new book
from Russell Skeet
A decade in the making, Russell Skeet's retelling of the story of John Read, founder of the iconic Read Bros Hardware, melds biography with history and serves as a valuable and fascinating story of the post-colonial development of Thames. "I hope this story about John Read, a timber merchant, may add to readers' interest in the history of Thames - the business economy based on gold mining, timber, shipping, plus the connections between business and community leaders in the early years of the town. May this story inspire others to take a personal interest in their whakapapa (genealogy) and turangawaewae (ancestral home)." - Russell Skeet.
HDC
Road Resealing
A decade in the making, Russell Skeet's retelling of the story of John Read, founder of the iconic Read Bros Hardware, melds biography with history and serves as a valuable and fascinating story of the post-colonial development of Thames. "I hope this story about John Read, a timber merchant, may add to readers' interest in the history of Thames - the business economy based on gold mining, timber, shipping, plus the connections between business and community leaders in the early years of the town. May this story inspire others to take a personal interest in their whakapapa (genealogy) and turangawaewae (ancestral home)." - Russell Skeet.
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