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Alex Makinson is looking for other Thames locals to get involved in the ham radio scene. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Thames enthusiast goes ham for amateur radio

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:November 5, 2024
Post category:News

Calling CQ - a ham radio enthusiast is seeking like-minded people in Thames to form a new club. Alex Makinson is never spotted around town without a handheld radio or…

Fireworks dazzle the large crowd at Paeroa Domain. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Dazzling display

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:November 5, 2024
Post category:News

The annual Paeroa Lions Fireworks Display dazzled the crowd on October 27 at the Paeroa Domain. The event was postponed by one night due to the weather, but despite a…

Arihia Peni and her son, Takarei Rayner, are doing their bit to keep their home town clean by picking up bags of rubbish. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Taking out the trash

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 5, 2024
Post category:News

Arihia Peni wasn’t looking for a pat on the back when she picked up rubbish on a recent morning hikoi.“I was just trying to encourage people to want to get…

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