September 2021 – Page 6 – The Valley Profile

Johnny Paynter, centre, with the Steampunk train. Photo: SUPPLIED/LENA FISHER

Thames ‘icon’ remembered as a good man

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

OBITUARY John “Johnny” Paynter1935 - 2021 An “icon” in the Thames motor industry has been remembered as a good man, and a man who had not only strong faith, but…

Often referred to locally as the Seabird Coast, council said it was the first place in the Hauraki district that saw the arrival of waka from Hawaiki.

Stay at home order in place for Kaiaua/Whakatīwai

Post author:Teresa Ramsey
Post published:September 20, 2021
Post category:September 2021

A “bespoke level 4” has been announced for the Kaiaua/Whakatīwai areas, where three positive Covid-19 cases were reported on Monday. Dr Ashley Bloomfield has this afternoon issued a Section 70…

The Caledonian Mine - the most productive of the Thames gold mines. Photo: SUPPLIED

Bitter response to husbands’ death in mine

Post author:Geoff Sanders
Post published:September 19, 2021
Post category:September 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 PART TWORead part one in…

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