2025 – Page 9 – The Valley Profile

New Miller Ave School principal Derek Martin. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Sport, art, thriving kids the goal

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:December 9, 2025
Post category:News

When Miller Avenue School’s sports-mad new principal arrived on November 3 he was ready to play ball, kicking off his tenure with a winning play - playtime.Derek Martin has a…

Open Adult Champion Campbell Phillips with Shining N Stylish. Photo: GEORGINA LLOYD

Challenge returns in honour of founding rider

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:December 9, 2025
Post category:Sport

The Hauraki Western Riding Club’s Western Up Triple Challenge returned this year on November 22-23 with special significance. The event, first held in 2024, was created by three friends -…

Thames’ first fireworks event was a great success, organisers say. Photo: SUPPLIED

Fireworks fundraiser debuts with a bang

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:December 3, 2025
Post category:News

Thames’ inaugural family fireworks show is set to be an annual event, with organisers at Moanataiari School calling it a “huge success”. Light It Up Thames was held on November…

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