January 2026 – Page 5 – The Valley Profile

Fifteen-year-old Adelle Johnson is commanding the pitch as a youth touch rugby referee. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

‘A job I love to do’: teen’s referee journey

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 13, 2026
Post category:Sport

A Netherton teenager is making her mark on the touch field - but most days you’ll find her behind the whistle, rather than sporting a team jersey.Fifteen-year-old Adelle Johnson is…

The new Turua Library building is hoisted into place. Photo: SUPPLIED

$20k in grants for library, museum

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:January 13, 2026
Post category:News

The New Zealand Community Trust’s November round of grants have helped push along two community building projects in Hauraki. The Paeroa and District Historical Society received $10,000 towards re-roofing its…

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