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The new falé was dedicated to former principal Lance Nancekivell’s memory. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

New falé a tribute to late principal’s missions

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 15, 2025
Post category:News

Paeroa Christian School officially opened its new Island Falé (house) on April 11, in a heartfelt dedication ceremony. The wooden structure, located on the front lawn of the school, was…

Martin van de Wetering with his wife Sally and daughter Anja, who found him the night he collapsed from a brain aneurysm. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Paeroa man defies odds, gives back to life-saving St John crew

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 15, 2025
Post category:News

Martin van de Wetering is busy polishing his Harley Davidson, but buffing the bike, let alone riding it, is something doctors never thought he’d be able to do after he…

Paeroa Museum’s Gaye Cleave, left, and Kae Petch say the building needs repairs to the roof. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Water woes for museum with leaky roof

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 15, 2025
Post category:News

The Paeroa and District Historical Society Museum is in dire need of a new roof. The building, constructed in the late 1930s, was the former location of Plunket and the…

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