May 3, 2022 – The Valley Profile

Hauraki Plains Motors owner Miles Shelley, left, and one of his mechanics Adam Shelley. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Tradespeople shortage causes stress

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 3, 2022
Post category:May 2022 Rural

Hauraki Plains Motors are one of many trades businesses in the region struggling to attract qualified staff.Co-owner Miles Shelley told The Profile Hauraki Plains Motors recently advertised for qualified mechanics…

Rodney Garrett received 1066 votes to become a Hauraki District Councillor for the Plains ward back in 2019. File Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

A tearful farewell

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:May 3, 2022
Post category:May 2022

They told me I had less than 12 months to live,” he said. “That was 14 months ago… I just rolled my sleeves up to fight.”Rodney Garrett has been battling…

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