June 2022 – Page 17 – The Valley Profile

Ryan Denize, 16, spent $500 making a motorised trike for his school’s engineering class. Photo: SUPPLIED

Engineering student makes own trike

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:June 1, 2022
Post category:June 2022

A Hauraki Plains College student has put pedal to the metal by creating a motorised trike as part of his school’s engineering class.Ryan Denize, 16, started the Year 12 class…

After 33 years in politics, Sally Christie will not stand again for council this year. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Opportunities ahead for Sally Christie

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:June 1, 2022
Post category:June 2022

Too scared to stand in front of bulldozers, Sally Christie helped oppose mining at Waiomu along the Thames Coast the best way she knew how: by standing for the local…

The buses are expected to be the same size as the existing Thames Connector bus, and fares may cost as little as $5, and seniors with a SuperGold Card may travel for free. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Funding refusal puts bus service on hold

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:June 1, 2022
Post category:June 2022

Proposed new bus services for Hauraki and Coromandel are at a standstill after Waikato Regional Council was unable to secure government funding.At a meeting last week, councillors heard Waka Kotahi…

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