April 21, 2023 – Page 3 – The Valley Profile

Onetai Bridge will be the first state highway bridge built from timber in 50 years. SUPPLIED/NZTA

Bridge to be first built from timber in five decades

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:April 21, 2023
Post category:News

Onetai Bridge might reach just 9m over a tiny stream, but its upcoming replacement marks a giant leap in bridge design for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.It will be the…

The Villager cafe staff Jason Liddiard, left, Kelly Cochran, and Kiva Clearwater celebrate with Alex who holds his new Playstation. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Thames cafe makes Alex’s ‘dream come true’

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 21, 2023
Post category:News

A four-month stint volunteering at a local cafe has helped Thames man Alex Makinson achieve his dream of owning a Playstation 5.Alex, who has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of Autism…

Kishan Raikwar, left, Ken Last-Harris, Adrian Catran, Warren Sly and Rob Johnston.

Anzac flags erected

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 21, 2023
Post category:News

Twenty RSA flags have been raised on Pollen St in Thames to commemorate Anzac Day on April 25. The project was hoisted by the Thames Community Board during the night…

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