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Read more about the article Ngatea musician tops New Zealand charts
'In Green' was developed in Taylor Griffin’s Ngatea-based recording studio “The Groove Suite”. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Ngatea musician tops New Zealand charts

Taylor Griffin is Hauraki Plains College’s woodworking teacher by day. He’s also a drummer and composer, and now he’s added “chart-topping artist” to his resume. The Ngatea-based musician’s first EP, In…

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Read more about the article School pumpkin patch thefts threaten festival
The kids at Turua School are all set for this year’s Giant Pumpkin Festival. Photo: SUPPLIED

School pumpkin patch thefts threaten festival

Ongoing thefts in Turua School’s garden have disrupted learning, affected its upcoming Giant Pumpkin Festival, and frustrated staff and children alike.  Estelle McCoid, teacher aide and the school’s Garden to Table…

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Read more about the article Life-saving addition to school
A community effort has resulted in the installation of a publicly accessible AED at Moanataiari School. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Life-saving addition to school

A potentially life-saving device has been installed at Moanataiari School in Thames, thanks to contributions from across the community. The new AED (automated external defibrillator) was installed at the beginning of…

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