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Outside Kaihere Community Hall sit the town’s memorials, remembering locals both military and civilian. Photo: SUPPLIED

Kaihere service to also honour locals

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 22, 2025
Post category:News

Three new names are set to be unveiled on Kaihere’s community memorial wall as part of the rural Hauraki Plains town’s Anzac Day commemorations. The memorial wall, which was dedicated…

Bob Pinker sits surrounded by memorabilia from his extraordinary life. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

A remarkable life

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 22, 2025
Post category:News

Paeroa veteran Bob Pinker had an extraordinary Naval career that included helping build Scott Base and rubbing shoulders with Henry Kissinger, Stephen Hawking and Donald Trump. ALICE PARMINTER sat down…

Benson Faamaile from Hauraki Plains cluster swims in the boys’ 100m individual medley. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Swimming sensations

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 15, 2025
Post category:Sport

Thames Centennial Pools was packed last month for the Thames Valley Primary School Swimming Champs. More than 360 year 5-8 students gathered at the pools to compete in their school…

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