October 27, 2026 – Page 2 – The Valley Profile

Krystal O’Carroll, left, Faye Barker and Bre Barker at the netball courts. Photo: SUPPLIED

Family’s love of netball ends in sibling rivalry

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 27, 2026
Post category:News

A love of netball runs deep in the Barker family.Former Hauraki Plains College students Krystal O’Carroll (nee Barker), 44, and Bre Barker, 26, got involved in the beloved sport at…

Peter Augustin at work. Photo: MARION MANSON

Artist paints from feelings, heart, love

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 27, 2026
Post category:News

The Thames Art Gallery is set to host two featured artists for the month of November, with exhibitions by painter Peter Augustin and potter and ceramicist Ria Erasmus-Kruger.For Peter, who…

Floors covered with Owens Flooring

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published: October 27, 2026
Post category:Features

EXPERTS ADVERTISING FEATUREOwens Flooring has a spacious 240m2 showroom, one of the largest in the Western Bay of Plenty Area.On display is a wide range of leading brands of both…

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