January 23, 2024 – The Valley Profile

Past and present members of the Friends of the Emergency Department team celebrated 20 years of patient support in October. Now, they’re looking for new members to join the team. Photo: SUPPLIED

Friendly faces needed

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 23, 2024
Post category:News

Hato Hone St John is seeking 10 sensitive, friendly and caring individuals to join the Friends of the Emergency Department volunteer programme at Thames Hospital. The service provides support to the…

Louisa Humphry is passionate about the preservation of traditional Kiribati weaving techniques, which she uses as the basis for her art form. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Culture and climate change: crafting a future for I-Kiribati

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 23, 2024
Post category:News

The title ‘master crafter’ doesn’t sit well with Thames weaver Louisa Humphry. For her and weaving partner Kaetaeta Watson, both originally from Kiribati, the joy of their craft is not…

The new Taparahi Bridge on SH25A just before opening on December 20. Photo: SUPPLIED/NZTA

High speeds cause concern on SH25A

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 23, 2024
Post category:News

It’s been a month since the $43 million Taparahi Bridge on state highway 25A was opened to the public, and while transcoastal travel is now back to normal for most…

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