Participants line up. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Cyclists take to the trails
Around 50 cyclists of all ages geared up for the annual Russell Player Memorial Lions Fun Ride on May 25. The ride was in aid of the Cancer Society’s Lions…
Bruce Nicol, left, and Ivan Petch have retired from veterinary service after 47 and 46 years respectively in the industry. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Community vets ruminate on retirement
As Ivan Petch and Bruce Nicol hung up their stethoscopes after nearly 100 combined years of veterinary practice, the Paeroa business partners sat down to reflect on their careers. Ivan…
Neil Bateup, whose farm is off the Tahuna-Ohinewai Road, is one of three Rural Hero finalists. FILE PHOTO/SUPPLIED
Neil Bateup named Rural Hero finalist
A familiar face in the farming community, a man who has given “countless hours” supporting rural families facing hard times, has been named a Primary Industries NZ Award finalist.Neil Bateup,…