November 2021 – Page 5 – The Valley Profile

Matt Bowie, left, and Paora Raharaha have teamed up for a fundraising run for kids. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Running dream starts with shoes on feet

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:November 17, 2021
Post category:November 2021

When Paora Raharaha got out of prison in 2016, all he had was a pair of running shoes from The Warehouse.“I just ran, and I found myself wanting to go…

Puriri Volunteer Fire Brigade’s first chief fire officer Wayne Cryer, left, and deputy chief fire officer, Tim Lyes. Photo: SUPPLIED

Puriri fire brigade gains independence

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:November 16, 2021
Post category:November 2021

A rural fire brigade that has spent almost the past 50 years as an auxiliary has gained its independence.The Puriri Volunteer Fire Brigade, off State Highway 26, has been reclassified…

Puriri Mineral water

Sudden death for high flyer

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:November 16, 2021
Post category:November 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 “Oh Tom!” exclaimed Robert Kelly…

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