2023 – Page 249 – The Valley Profile

Terry Reardon, left, and John McKenzie reached Bluff on February 4. Photo: SUPPLIED

Whitianga man rides across Aotearoa for cancer

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 19, 2023
Post category:News

A desire to honour his rugby and cycling mate and raise awareness for men's health led John McKenzie to cycle from Cape Reinga to Bluff with his Mount Maunganui mate…

The SS Delphic docked at Liverpool, 1898. Photo: SUPPLIED

Neglect contributes to woman’s death

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 19, 2023
Post category:Dead Cert Features

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames ValleyGeorge Thompson of Waihī had been…

Farmers must only slaughter bobby calves on their farms for humane reasons from June 1. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Fonterra orders an end to killing bobby calves

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 18, 2023
Post category:Rural

Dairy behemoth Fonterra has ruled its farmers to stop killing bobby calves on their farms for non-humane reasons.Fonterra said from June 1, Fonterra farmers must ensure calves are only euthanised…

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