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Carvers of all mediums showcase their craft on the school grounds during the two-week symposium. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Creators in symphony at Ngākau Carving Symposium

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 13, 2025
Post category:News

Workers in stone, metal and wood came together from April 12-26 for the third annual Ngākau Carving Symposium, hosted by Te Kura O Te Kauaeranga Thames South School. For two…

Gordon Clark has spent a lifetime creating lifelike taxidermied animals of all kinds. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

The man behind the moa

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 13, 2025
Post category:News

Former taxidermist Gordon Clark has a photo album stuffed to the brim with images of his life’s work.The 92-year-old now resides at Bupa Tararu Rest Home, but for more than…

Thames doctors strike on Mackay St. Photo: SUPPLIED/WAIORONGO

Thames doctors join national strike

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 6, 2025
Post category:News

Several Thames health professionals were among those downing tools around New Zealand on May 1, as part of the “May Day” strike protesting against understaffing and low salaries for senior…

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