Neil Gray, Cyntha Bates and Dave Greenslade are part of the committee planning big things for Turua’s community hall. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
New home for library as $1.3m reno begins
Renovations are underway to breathe new life into Turua’s community hall, as its committee works on future-proofing the facility for another half-century. The $1.3 million project is expected to take…
Graeme Pearce tends to the tombs of Thames’ earliest residents. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Crypt conservator honoured for graveside work
For a quarter of a century, King’s Service Medal recipient Graeme Pearce has been tending to Thames’ historic final resting places. At least twice a week the volunteer caretaker can…