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Devyn Greene, left, and Nyomi McKain took on the Big Swim challenge, swimming 30km and 20km respectively to raise money for Coastguard NZ. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Young duo swims big for Coastguard

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 11, 2026
Post category:News

Two 10-year-old Thames Amateur Swimming Club members have turned a month of hard work in the pool into thousands of dollars for the NZ Coastguard after taking on June’s Big…

A concept drawing of Project Paeroa’s inclusive-living neighbourhood. Image: SUPPLIED

The ‘innovative’ pilot project building community, connection

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:July 8, 2026
Post category:News

A $12 million co-living housing development for people with intellectual and physical disabilities is set to be the first inclusive living community in the country, and its developers say it…

Kris and Elliot Burton of Burton’s Butchery snap up a silver medal for their Manuka Smoked Loin Bacon. Photo: SUPPLIED

Burton’s sweeps up silver in awards

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:July 7, 2026
Post category:News

Burton’s Butchery takes home, well, the bacon for the second year in a row at the 100% NZ Bacon and Ham Awards.The butchery based in the heart of Thames Valley…

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