May 2021 – Page 7 – The Valley Profile

Niva and Yotam Kay, with their two daughters Lily and Dina, joined Pakaraka Farm in 2014. BELOW: the couple’s first book. Photo: JANE USSHER

Passion for permaculture shared in abundance

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:May 12, 2021
Post category:May 2021

A book written by two Thames gardening gurus has topped the New Zealand nonfiction charts.Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Permaculture, in the Kauaeranga Valley, published their first book, The…

Peter Young, pictured with his wife Lesley, was celebrated at a farewell last month. Photo: SUPPLIED

Paramedic retires from front line after 34 years

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:May 12, 2021
Post category:May 2021

When Peter Young watches the Paeroa ambulance depart from its station with its siren blaring, he often wonders where it might be heading.But then he thinks: “Been there, done that.”The…

Audrey and Bill Graham tied the knot on April 28, 1956 - 65 years ago. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Audrey and Bill celebrate 65 years in love

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:May 12, 2021
Post category:May 2021

It’s easy to see Audrey and Bill Graham have lived a life filled with laughter.In a photo taken of the two of them, there’s a snake wrapped around Audrey’s neck…

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