Monthly Archives: June 2022

Read more about the article Services to women, Māori recognised
Queen’s Birthday Honour recipient Denise Messiter, far right, led the establishment of the Pātaka Kai food rescue service based in Paeroa. File photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Services to women, Māori recognised

A long-term advocate for Māori-owned health and social services, and a Matatoki woman supporting marginalised members of the community are among those recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.Denise Messiter…

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Acclaimed netball coach Ruth Aitken has been made a Dame. Photo: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Dame Ruth

It was a mixture of shock and honour when acclaimed netball coach Ruth Aitken read she had been made a Dame.She’s been living back in her hometown of Paeroa for…

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Read more about the article Accidental drowning investigated at Kerepēhi
A busy river scene at Kerepēhi showing launches and a Priestman dredge engaged in the drainage of the Hauraki Plains. Photo: SUPPLIED

Accidental drowning investigated at Kerepēhi

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames Valley With his wife and children…

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