August 2021 – Page 3 – The Valley Profile

Puriri local Tori Wilkie is one of the founders of the Puriri Valley Market Day. Photo: TERESA RAMSEY

New market to fund Puriri Hall upgrade

Post author:Teresa Ramsey
Post published:August 23, 2021
Post category:August 2021

A rural hall is coming to life with a new Saturday market drawing in the crowds once a month.The Puriri Valley Market Day, founded by Puriri local Tori Wilkie and…

Paeroa children have an open air geography lesson. Photo: SUPPLIED

Drowning in Paeroa river

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:August 20, 2021
Post category:August 2021

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames Valley Getting the children dressed for…

Thames metal artist Marti Wong and his Spinosaurus Fugly. Photo: SUPPLIED

Metal artist inspired by new home town

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:August 20, 2021
Post category:August 2021

On the outskirts of Thames, you might be startled to see an extinct Spinosaurus from the Cretaceous era glaring out ferociously at passing cars.Known affectionately as “Fugly”, this dinosaur, bigger…

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