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Students swarm the climbing frame and test out the new equipment at the grand opening. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

New $530k playground celebrated

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

The smell of fresh bark chip was still in the air as Ngatea Primary School celebrated the opening of its new $530,000 playground on April 10. With an area of…

Currently, work is being done to change the terrain of the former racecourse. PHOTO: MATTHEW ARNOTT

Paeroa racecourse enters new era with redevelopment

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

The Paeroa Hills development is taking shape in the town’s former racecourse which, when completed, will bring a boost to the local population.The racecourse had sat largely vacant since the…

The Valley Profile reporter Alice Parminter. FILE PHOTO

Profile reporter recognised

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:April 11, 2025
Post category:News

The Valley Profile reporter Alice Parminter has been named a finalist in the 2025 Voyager Media Awards. Alice, who joined The Profile team in 2023, was one of three finalists in…

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