2025 – The Valley Profile

Kerepēhi Marae Kuia Janie Ikinofo and Kaumātua Hemi Kākā prepare to host the 52nd Hauraki Cultural Kapa Haka Festival at Kerepēhi Marae. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Kapa Haka Festival makes its way to Kerepēhi

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 6, 2025
Post category:News

Kapa haka is more than a performance.It’s something that carries Janie Ikinofo back in time to the first Hauraki Cultural Kapa Haka Festival.The kuia of Kerepēhi Marae told The Profile…

After 10 years of dedication, the Thames High School librarian Ruth Howes leaves a well-read legacy. Photo: SUPPLIED

THS librarian bookmarks 10-year chapter

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 6, 2025
Post category:Features

ADVERTISING FEATUREA love of reading was fostered through Ruth Howes’ early experiences of being read to as a child and also receiving a book in every Santa sack.It was the…

Spooky scenes at Halloween Maritime Mania. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Maritime Park to host ‘friendly-spooky’ nights

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 6, 2025
Post category:News

It’s no secret the Historical Maritime Park and Museum of Paeroa attracts boat loads of people to its grounds for the Christmas Light Show every December.But for the first time…

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