February 2022 – Page 12 – The Valley Profile

Thames Driver Training owner Gavin Buchanan says driver testing wait times are too long. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Drivers break rules due to testing backlog

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 2, 2022
Post category:February 2022

Gavin Buchanan was waiting for his next pupil to pull up for a driving lesson.When they did, he was surprised to find them driving by themselves, and without their ‘L’…

Riana Manuel will commence her tenure at the new Māori Health Authority on February 14, leaving her role as chief executive of Te Korowai after six years. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

New national role for Te Korowai chief

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 1, 2022
Post category:February 2022

One of Thames Valley’s own has been appointed the first chief executive of the new national Māori Health Authority.And though the new role will see her create a foothold in…

Alby Tukia has three older siblings, a niece, and cousins living in Tonga, who are “all safe”. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

‘So much love’ after eruption

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 1, 2022
Post category:February 2022

The Tongan community of Paeroa and Thames has already been enveloped with “so much love” following the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption.But the attention now has to turn to ensuring…

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