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Topic: Waihi


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  Waihi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waihi is a town in the North Island of New Zealand.
The nearby resort town of Waihi Beach, ten kilometres to the east, is often regarded as the westernmost point of the Bay of Plenty region.
Waihi was a major centre of union unrest in New Zealand during the early years of the 20th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waihi   (541 words)

  
 Waihi Preparatory School - Prospectus, Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Waihi has a commitment to remaining a small school where each boy is known as an individual and is given the chance to develop as one.
Waihi offers a family atmosphere in which every boy is important as part of a busy and friendly place.
Waihi is a wonderful environment for a boy to be a boy.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~waihisch/prospectus.htm   (337 words)

  
 Newmont Mining Corporation - Newmont Australia: Waihi Gold
With 260 workers, most of whom are drawn from Waihi or other nearby communities, and through the local purchase of supplies and services, the Martha mine is an economic mainstay of the region.
Waihi township is within ninety minutes’ drive of almost half the population of New Zealand, including the major cities of Hamilton, Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga.
The rainfall in Waihi is relatively high, averaging in excess of 2,100 mm/year.
www.newmont.com /en/operations/australianz/waihigold/index.asp   (556 words)

  
 Waihi Preparatory School - Prospectus, Page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Waihi offers opportunities both in and out of the classroom to work, to think and to challenge every boy to produce his best.
Waihi School is blessed with quality staff and a high ratio of adults to pupils.
Waihi is a caring community, which must consider the needs of all boys.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~waihisch/prospectus2.htm   (465 words)

  
 Waihi - Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand
Waihi is an ideal stop en-route between Auckland and Tauranga or when traveling to the Coromandel Peninsula from Rotorua.
Waihi is one of the most famous gold mining towns in New Zealand, the history of this pioneering period is apparent everywhere.
A short drive east of the town, Waihi Beach is a safe beach with white sand, shells and sea fishing.
tour.thepeninsula.co.nz /waihi.htm   (198 words)

  
 Waihi Beach / Bowentown - Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand
Waihi Beach stretches from Orokawa Bay in the north to Bowentown and nearby Athenree.
Waihi Beach is a favourite surf spot during summer and commands majestic views of Mayor (Tuhua) Island.
Waihi Airport is hard to miss with its inviting bright hanger and once a fully restored Bristol Freighter sat permanently grounded and converted into a theme restaurant and cafe.
tour.thepeninsula.co.nz /waihibeach.htm   (920 words)

  
 Waihi Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waihi Beach is a coastal town at the western end of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's North Island.
It lies 10 kilometres to the east of the town of Waihi, at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Waihi Beach and the nearby settlement of Bowentown at the western end of Tauranga Harbour are popular holiday resorts.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waihi_Beach   (156 words)

  
 DISCOVER WAIHI - TAKE IN THE COLOUR -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
There are three primary schools and a secondary school in Waihi, a primary school at Waihi Beach plus two small country primary schools nearby.
Waihi is right on the Pacific Coast Highway, and the natural home base to explore the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.
A short drive east of the town and you're at the sandy expanse of Waihi Beach, one of New Zealand's safest surf beaches and most favoured holiday destinations.
www.waihi.org.nz /pages/home.htm   (543 words)

  
 Waihi Pumphouse
Collapsing mine shafts and tunnels that have forced homeowners to abandon parts of Waihi are also threatening one of the region's most celebrated heritage structures, the Martha Mine pumphouse.
Cavers says the close proximity of the pumphouse to the open-cast Martha Mine means that the activities of Newmont Waihi Operations may have contributed to the vulnerability of the pumphouse.
The first gold was discovered on Martha Hill in 1878 and underground gold mining in Waihi ended in 1952, only to be revived again in the late 1970s with open-cast mining that continues to this day.
www.historic.org.nz /heritage/Atrisk-stories/2003_02_waihipumphouse.htm   (761 words)

  
 Newmont Mining Corporation - Waihi Gold: Dust
Results for Waihi are comparable with those from other small urban areas, and 99% of all dust measurements are below the levels required by consent conditions.
As part of Newmont Waihi Gold’s air discharge consent, the mine is required to undertake monitoring of fine particulate (respirable dust) and silica (or quartz) particle size distribution.
Past and recent analyses on dust particle size and silica content concluded that dust from the mining operation is not a health hazard.
www.newmont.com /en/operations/australianz/waihigold/environment/dust/index.asp   (1254 words)

  
 'Black Tuesday' - The 1912 Waihi strike - NZHistory.net.nz
Johnston was driven to seek work at Waihi by the failure of his Auckland market garden, which plunged his family into destitution.
Travelling to and from work under police protection, he and his fellow 'scabs' were showered with stones and taunts by the striking miners and their wives, who took an increasingly prominent role.
Campbell, R.J. 'The role of the police in the Waihi strike:some new evidence'.
www.nzhistory.net.nz /politics/waihi-strike   (917 words)

  
 Philcox & Steevens First National - Find Real Estate in Waihi Beach  |  Waihi  |  Athenree  | ...
Philcox & Steevens have been serving the Waihi / Waihi Beach / Athenree areas for over 25 years, and have been recognized as a leader in all aspects of Real Estate for these areas.
Waihi Beach is bordered by the sparkling sands of the Pacific Ocean.
Waihi Beach is one of the undiscovered jewels of New Zealand with 9 beautiful kilometers of one of the safest and best ocean beaches to be found, becoming widely recognized as a good safe holiday area being centralized within 2 hours of several main cities.
www.waihibeachfirstnational.co.nz   (199 words)

  
 Travelwise :: Listing :: Waihi Beach Lodge
Waihi Beach is a friendly seaside resort and one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand.
Waihi Beach has great cafés for dining or we would be happy to provide a 3-course meal by prior arrangement.
Scrumptuous full breakfasts are served in the dining room or alfresco on one of the many decks.
www.travelwise.co.nz /listings/Waihi_Beach_Lodge.html   (238 words)

  
 Waihi - Coromandel, New Zealand.
Where in 1908, Waihi became the fastest growing town in the Auckland province.
Like the many Miners Cottages still settled around Waihi, the Cornish Pump House, a relic of the original Martha Mine, built in 1904 is protected by the Historic Places Trust.
These Karangahake Walkways, at Karangahake George, are situated on the picturesque route between Paeroa and Waihi.
www.beds-n-leisure.com /Waihi-Town.htm   (216 words)

  
 Waihi Golf Club, New Zealand
Waihi Club is located at the gateway to the Bay of Plenty just one kilometre off the Pacific Coast Highway.
The Waihi Club has something to offer golfers of all abilities.
The gently rolling contoured course opens views to the bush-clad Kaimai Forest Park foothills and across fertile farmland to the Waihi township.
www.waihi.nzgolf.net   (70 words)

  
 Waihi Gold Mining Museum and Art Gallery: Introduction
The town of Waihi was founded - both literally and figuratively - on gold.
The Museum presents the history of the gold mining era in the Ohinemuri Goldfields and the Waihi Mines.
-to be devoted to the history of Waihi and District, gold mining in Waihi and the Coromandel Peninsula.
www.waihimuseum.co.nz /introduction.html   (641 words)

  
 Newmont Waihi Update 11/05/04
During a recent visit to Waihi Christine Charles, Group Executive – External Affairs for Newmont Australia visited Waihi College with members of the Waihi Gold Mining Education Trust to present a cheque for $20,000 to the school.
Newmont recognises that the Waihi area has a long and bountiful history of mining and remains a very prospective area for further gold discovery and therefore continued mining.
The company has made a decision to continue operating in the Waihi area – the key to this is the discovery of new gold resources.
www.marthamine.co.nz /11_05_04_UDM.html   (944 words)

  
 Waihi, New Zealand
The once flourishing gold-miners' settlement of Waihi (pop.
Since then, however, Waihi has developed into the main commercial center of a wide area and some industry has been established in the town.
Near the village are the 90m high Waihi Falls.
www.planetware.com /new-zealand/waihi-nz-bp-wai.htm   (266 words)

  
 Waihi Continued.
From Waihi to Waikino, three times a day the Goldfields Railway will take you to the Victorian Battery.
Many Museums in the area depict the Gold rush and the miners way of live, showing relics and working examples of the period.
Waihi has one of New Zealand's largest Water lily Gardens.
www.beds-n-leisure.com /waihi_cont.htm   (165 words)

  
 Poets Corner Lodge, Waihi The Coromandel New Zealand
One of the most famous gold mining towns in New Zealand, the history of this period is apparent everywhere in Waihi.
For those who enjoy the simple life, Waihi is your kind of town, with old wooden buildings, a white sandy beach where you can enjoy shellfish collecting and sea fishing - and not a shopping mall in sight!
The vintage train puffs from Waihi to Waikino and people of all ages can enjoy the easy walking tracks along the river.
www.poetscornerlodge.co.nz /waihi.html   (188 words)

  
 Waihi Motor Camp, North Island, New Zealand
With its well established trees, rocky stream and well-tended grounds and facilities, Waihi Motor Camp is a haven of peace in a rushed world.
Located off the main road moments from Waihi township the Camp is free of traffic noise and easy to get to.
Gloria and Paul took Waihi Motor Camp at the end of 2003, and have given it a complete facelift and upgrade.
www.waihimotorcamp.co.nz /index.html   (238 words)

  
 Waihi
The town itself lies inland from Waihi Beach and the main focus of the town, both in its past and present, is gold mining.
Waihi Railway Station at the end of Wrigley Street, Waihi and Waikino Station, State Highway 2, Waikino
The train runs between Waihi and Waikino and a half an hour trip.
www.kidsfriendlynz.com /destination/northisland/waihi.html   (499 words)

  
 Waihi Beach Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Luxury boutique accommodation Waihi Beach, close to the Pacific Coast Highway, New ...
Waihi Beach Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Luxury boutique accommodation Waihi Beach, close to the Pacific Coast Highway, New Zealand
Welcome to Waihi Beach Lodge, a luxury Boutique Bed and Breakfast Lodge two hours south east of Auckland or 40 minutes north of Tauranga just off State Highway 2 (Pacific Coast Highway) at Waihi Beach.
Relax and experience the many sea views available from the Lodge or enjoy the quiet private spaces within the landscaped gardens.
www.waihibeachlodge.co.nz   (110 words)

  
 Waihi on New Zealand holiday and vacation homes
This architecturally designed townhouse is elevated in a lovely quiet street and has peeks out to Mt Manganui and Mayor Island.
Located in the North End of Waihi Beach it is near the Hot Pipi Cafe and.
Great value beach accomodation, 500m from beautiful Waihi beach.
holidayhouses.resultspage.com /nz/Waihi   (445 words)

  
 Waihi Beach accommodation- holiday homes and baches to rent
This two storey property is in a great Waihi Beach location with sea views.
Situated within 3min walk to the beautiful waihi beach, surf club 5mins away.
Enjoy the sea views from the expansive deck of this modern bach and self contained cabin located across the road from the beach.
www.bookabach.co.nz /__Waihi_Beach.cfm   (1452 words)

  
 Waihi News
A police-led initiative of spraying water on state highways to release the trapped spirits of those killed in motor crashes has been declared a success.
An Auckland police constable was found guilty this evening of indecently assaulting a woman after climbing uninvited into her bed following a drunken Waihi party last year.
Police have made two arrests after a teenager was severely beaten in a mob brawl outside a Mt Maunganui pub early on Sunday.
www.topix.net /nz/waihi   (663 words)

  
 WAIHI BEACH MEDICAL CENTRE - OUR STAFF
Gisela was responsible for the geriatric ward at a University hospital before establishing her own successful country practice.
She immigrated to New Zealand with her husband and two daughters in December 2004 and now resides in Waihi.
Rose grew up in Waihi and has spent most of her life there with her husband and two teenage children.
www.waihibeachmed.co.nz /staff.html   (430 words)

  
 The Coromandel New Zealand - Waihi & Waihi Beach
For those who enjoy the simple life, Waihi is your kind of town, with old wooden buildings, a white sand beach where you can enjoy shellfish collecting and sea fishing - and not a shopping mall in sight!
Waihi is an ideal stopover between Auckland and Tauranga or from the Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua.
This relatively short walk takes you from the northern end of Waihi Beach to beautiful, secluded Orokawa Bay past spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Waihi Beach.
www.thecoromandel.com /waihi.html   (450 words)

  
 Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Welcome to Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park where 5.5 acres of picturesque campsites, cabins, and motel units meet a stunning white sand beach safe for swimming.
With spectacular walking tracks, unique arts and crafts, and fabulous traditional cuisine nearby, as well as a 9km stretch of beach on your doorstep and a range of facilities onsite, your holiday can be as active or relaxed as you like.
Take a virtual tour of our accommodation options to see why Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park is the obvious choice for your stay in the Bay of Plenty.
www.waihibeach.com   (357 words)

  
 Waihi Walkways Home
Waihi Walkways' vision is to create a series of linked walkways around the Waihi District, for good health and for appreciation and enjoyment of our wonderful natural environment.
We believe this is a significant long term contribution to our community and a part of the upsurge of interest in walkways throughout New Zealand.
Waihi District Walkways Inc. PO Box 241 Waihi New Zealand
www.waihiwalkways.org.nz /index.html   (199 words)

  
 Waihi Beach Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Luxury boutique accommodation Waihi Beach, close to the Pacific Coast Highway, New ...
Waihi Beach Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Luxury boutique accommodation Waihi Beach, close to the Pacific Coast Highway, New Zealand - contact
Turn off State Highway 2 to Waihi Beach shortly after Waihi.
Coming into Waihi Beach follow the lodge sign and turn right at the roundabout into Wilson Road Stay on Wilson Road which becomes Seaforth Road just after the shopping village.
www.waihibeachlodge.co.nz /contact.html   (99 words)

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