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Colin Ritchie, left, with Robert Webb from the Taihape Volunteer Fire Brigade. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/AMELIA NURSE

Firie Colin Ritchie on frontline, rain or shine

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:September 5, 2023
Post category:News

Colin Ritchie has attended almost every call-out during his 50-year career as a volunteer firefighter. Even when he’s about to enjoy a good roast dinner and the siren beckons, he…

Jim Lynch, 1917. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Farmers’ war history made way for freedom

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:August 31, 2023
Post category:Rural

Before becoming Kerepēhi farmers, James and Thomas Lynch lived a very different life.The brothers both served in World War I, with James [Jim] part of the 2nd Otago Regiment, and…

The business studies students from Hauraki Plains College have all learned what it takes to create and market a product. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Sustainability focus for new businesses

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:August 31, 2023
Post category:News

Students from Hauraki Plains College are sharpening their business sense for a competition that sees real products go to market.Ben Shackleton, Ryan Denize, Ethan Claridge, Jack Anderson, Holly Harris, and…

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