Vinyl records are one of the few growth markets in music in recent years, and Northland vinyl hunters are in for a treat with the Whangārei Record Collectors Fair on again this month. The fair, put on by Indigo Records, will be at OneOneSix, Bank St, from 10am to 4pm on April 17. Steve Parrish, from Indigo Records, has more than 20,000 albums, EPs and singles with many on sale at the fair. The fair is supported by Creative Northland, OneOneSix and its in-house Beagle Radio (88.1), and the keen customers.
For more info email indigorecords@hotmail.com
Views on economy improving
A nett 4 per cent of Northland households expect "their" economy to improve over the coming year according to the Westpac-McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence survey for the March quarter, a major improvement on the December quarter, when a nett 6 per cent were pessimistic about the future. "This improving outlook reflects developments in the region's hot housing market, which continues to see strong sales volumes and escalating property prices," Westpac acting chief economist Michael Gordon said. "It also reflects the strong performance of the region's agricultural sector, with farmers continuing to benefit from soaring dairy prices. Forestry and horticulture in Northland are also doing well, with activity being supported by strong demand in key export markets."
Driver in moderate condition
The driver of a car involved in a collision with a truck in Moerewa on Tuesday was taken to hospital in a moderate condition. The crash occurred about 1.45pm on State Highway 1 between Station Rd and Sir William Hale Cres, just east of the town centre. The car passenger and truck driver were uninjured. Police, St John Ambulance and Kawakawa Fire Brigade attended. The highway was partly blocked for almost an hour.
