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Andrew Christie conducts the band at the recent Battle of Britain commemoration. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Kerepēhi band’s new sound bold as brass

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 26, 2024
Post category:News

Andrew Christie is relatively new to the brass band scene, but he’s having a tootin’ good time as Kerepēhi Brass Band’s band master.Andrew picked up the conductor’s baton full-time at…

Che Orton performs as Elvis Presley. Photo: SUPPLIED

All shook up

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:September 24, 2024
Post category:News

The songs of the rock and roll King have led Che Orton from his home town of Paeroa to performing at Graceland. DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA reports.When Che Orton put his hand…

Reuben Dodunski is a New Zealand archery champion. Photo: SUPPLIED

Hauraki archer breaks national record

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:September 24, 2024
Post category:News Sport

Reuben Dodunski’s incentive for taking up archery was to improve on his hunting skills.The Hauraki archer certainly didn’t plan on breaking any national records, but that is exactly what he…

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