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Luke, Magdalena, and son Zion show off their “Is the gorge open?” custom t-shirts. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Local joke kickstarts small business

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 31, 2026
Post category:News

A long-running local joke has led to unexpected success for one Waikino family. Magdalena and Luke Morris are the couple behind Wicked Crafts - a small startup t-shirt design business.…

Cooling off with the foam cannon. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Fantastic family fun

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

The Ngatea Lions 2026 Free Family Fun Day was a stellar success, with people of all ages gathering at the Hauraki Plains College fields on March 8 to enjoy some…

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…

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