January 2022 – Page 6 – The Valley Profile

Darby Tuhaka has practised traditional tā moko all over the world. He arrived in Paeroa ten years ago and now calls the town his home. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Providence surrounds Paeroa tattooist

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:January 17, 2022
Post category:January 2022

Darby Tuhaka is 10 hours into tattooing a pūhoro , a traditional Māori tattoo which extends from the waist to the knees.He’s facing a further 50 hours of work ahead…

Panoramic view of Pārāwai, Thames - Kauaeranga River and Railway Bridge in the foreground. Photo: SUPPLIED

Women poisoned by oysters at Tapu

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:January 16, 2022
Post category:Dead Cert Features January 2022

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1908Two young ladies - Miss…

Landcare Trust’s Ric Balfour at the eDNA workshop at Thames Civic Centre on December 16. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

eDNA results show need for fish passage

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:January 16, 2022
Post category:January 2022

Environmental DNA collected from streams around the country is helping groups like the ones in Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki create change and “get things done”.At an eDNA workshop on December 16,…

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