March 24, 2026 – Page 2 – The Valley Profile

Sonja Merz has a calling to help those in need. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Thames’ house of healing

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 24, 2026
Post category:News

Sonja Merz is a woman with vision - to help struggling people find a way forward. Sonja is the founder of the Coming Home Project, a Thames-based long-term residential programme…

Steve Chadwick addresses a crowd on women’s rights and pay equity in Thames. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Call to fight for women’s rights

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 24, 2026
Post category:News

Around 50 people gathered in Thames on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day - not with a celebration but with words of protest. The public meeting, held at St…

Te Papakainga o Koputauaki versus Taharua Marae in the Tug of War. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Iwi spirit shines in Paeroa

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 24, 2026
Post category:Sport

Paeroa was filled with whanaungatanga on March 21, as thousands of people descended on the domain for the Hauraki Games. The overall winner for this year’s Games was Kerepeehi Marae;…

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