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Graeme Pearce tends to the tombs of Thames’ earliest residents. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Crypt conservator honoured for graveside work

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:News

For a quarter of a century, King’s Service Medal recipient Graeme Pearce has been tending to Thames’ historic final resting places. At least twice a week the volunteer caretaker can…

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Keith Trembath. Photo: KELLY O’HARA

A ‘common sense’ approach to service

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 21, 2025
Post category:News

Newly-minted Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Keith Trembath credits his persistent honesty and “abundance of common sense” with his success. The Hikutaia farmer and former politician has…

President Duncan Smeaton with Dave Hanney disguised as Clarabelle the cow. Photo: SUPPLIED

End of year roar for Waihī Lions Club success

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:January 20, 2025
Post category:News

Members of the Waihī Lions Club gathered to celebrate a “busy and successful year” on the evening of December 17.Club member David Parish said it was a “bit of a…

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