April 27, 2023 – The Valley Profile

Francis Waitai will step into the ring for an Australasian championship title on May 6. Photo: GORDON PREECE

‘Hauraki’s Hardest’ ready to rumble

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:Sport

A rigorous training schedule while caring for three children and dealing with animal carcasses is Francis Waitai’s determination as he prepares for an upcoming boxing title fight.The Paeroa-based New Zealand…

Past and present members of Tapu Volunteer Fire Brigade attended its 50-year celebrations on April 15. Photo: SUPPLIED/AMELIA NURSE

Tapu Fire Station stokes up 50 years

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:News

Support from the Thames Coast community has been spotlighted in Tapu Volunteer Fire Brigade’s journey to kindle half a century.The brigade, which sparked its operations in 1972 and gazetted in…

Newly-elected Hauraki RSA president Trevor Birchall has been instrumental in publicising the club over the past 12 months. Photo: TERESA RAMSEY

New president for Hauraki RSA

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:News

A motorcycle enthusiast and son of a Royal Air Force pilot is the new president of Hauraki RSA after bringing attention to the club in the past 12 months. Trevor…

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