September 2025 – Page 3 – The Valley Profile

Te Puru School has a thriving kapa haka scene, with the majority of its students taking part. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Event celebrates diverse cultures

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 29, 2025
Post category:News

Thames’ Goldfields mall was packed with people for Te Pūtake o Toi ki Hauraki 2025. The event, which ran from 10am-1pm on September 19, saw kapa haka rōpū [groups] performing…

TradeZone Thames owners John and Nicola Read, left, with TradeZone NZ general manager David Morris. Photo: @dillonphotonz

TradeZone Thames takes home award

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:September 23, 2025
Post category:News

One store that aims to look after the ever-changing hardware needs of Thames and the Coromandel is TradeZone Thames, also known as Read Bros. Hardware.It should come as no surprise,…

Kayla Quinn, 11, takes home the Merle Smith Trophy for Care and Companionship. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Calf club fun

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:September 23, 2025
Post category:News Rural

A banner of grey sky and blustery wind didn’t put a damper on the Matatoki School Community for its annual Calf Club Day on September 18. People flowed into the…

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