September 10, 2025 – Page 5 – The Valley Profile

Peter Poeschl, left, Jiani Ranay, and Dianne and Peter McKinnon. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Market memories

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:News

Thames Market has been a community-focused space from its very beginnings. As its 30th anniversary approaches on September 27, past and present owners discuss what the iconic weekly event has…

Labour workplace relations spokesperson Jan Tinetti. Photo: SUPPLIED

Pay equity headlines at meeting

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:News

Around 20 people attended a public meeting at Te Kura o Te Kauaeranga Thames South School on August 24 to hear about changes to the Equal Pay Act.Speakers Jocelyn Pratt…

Teeyan Da Mela festival in Thames on August 24. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Festival colours Thames with joy

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:News

Thames’ Grahamstown Hall was awash with colour as the Thames Indian Community put on its inaugural Teeyan Da Mela festival. The Punjabi festival on August 24 was a celebration of…

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