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Ryan Courtney said the USA would pave his way to become a professional golfer. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Puriri golfer on fairway to America

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 3, 2023
Post category:Sport

A drive to become an engineer and professional golfer prompted Ryan Courtney to tee up his tertiary education in a place John Denver described as “almost heaven”. The 18-year-old Puriri…

Hunting fundraiser locked and loaded

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 3, 2023
Post category:Rural

Eradicating pests and shooting up funds for rural teachers is the aim of the upcoming inaugural Kaihere School hunting competition. The event, hosted by the rural school’s Parent Teacher Association…

Wayne and Tayla Weatherly whip round the corner. Photos: GORDON PREECE

Dirt never hurt

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 28, 2023
Post category:Sport

There was full noise and mud in Puriri on April 15 as around 40 drivers put the pedal to the metal for the final round of the National 4x4 Trials…

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