March 19, 2024 – Page 2 – The Valley Profile

The best “Bowentown heart photo” entry from the scavenger hunt. Photos: SUPPLIED

Scavenger fun

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:March 19, 2024
Post category:News

The Great Waihī Beach Scavenger Hunt achieved resounding success during Auckland Anniversary Weekend, organisers said, surpassing previous records with a surge in registrations over previous years. Each team was presented…

Whitebait season opens - supplies from Paeroa district. Photo: SUPPLIED

Plentiful supply of Paeroa whitebait for city

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:March 19, 2024
Post category: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.1940Whitebait, a popular fish delicacy, was…

The kids at Turua School are all set for this year’s Giant Pumpkin Festival. Photo: SUPPLIED

School pumpkin patch thefts threaten festival

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 19, 2024
Post category:Rural

Ongoing thefts in Turua School’s garden have disrupted learning, affected its upcoming Giant Pumpkin Festival, and frustrated staff and children alike. Estelle McCoid, teacher aide and the school’s Garden to Table…

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