May 2025 – Page 6 – The Valley Profile

Mila Smith de Zeeuw, 17, has been named the new Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Hero. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Teen firefighter recognised for road safety efforts

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:May 26, 2025
Post category:News

A Cooks Beach volunteer firefighter and high school student has been recognised for her dedication to promoting road safety, an honour she hopes highlights “the everyday actions” that help make…

William Barry, 17, has worked towards becoming a pilot since age seven. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Future aviator chases altitude at flying school

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:May 26, 2025
Post category:News

An experience at a prestigious flying school was a leap towards a future in the skies for 17-year-old William Barry.The Year 13 Hauraki Plains College student spent two weeks at…

Roa Kombucha founder Chaad Lawrence. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Brewed with purpose: One man’s cultured tribute to whānau

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:May 26, 2025
Post category:News

A kombucha business that began in a humble Papamoa shed found new life in Paeroa, guided by whakapapa, community connection, and a shared passion for wellbeing.For Roa Kombucha founder Chaad…

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