2023 – Page 6 – The Valley Profile

The floating pool in the Piako River. Photo: SUPPLIED

Floating pool drifts to Ngatea’s Piako river

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:December 19, 2023
Post category:Features News Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves.1929 A floating pool was launched…

Sustaining soil moisture is a constant chore. File Photo: PIXABAY

Water gardens in evenings

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:December 19, 2023
Post category:Features News

Midsummer is a demanding time in the garden. Dry soils create many problems for growing plants. Sustaining soil moisture is a constant chore. The most effective time for garden irrigation…

Michael Wilkes. File Photo: SUPPLIED

The elimination of hurry

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:December 19, 2023
Post category:Features News

In this season of busyness life can feel like it is getting away from us. We push and push and push harder still to get everything done for the year.…

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