Author: Alice Parminter

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Read more about the article New direction for Kaiaua School
The junior students at Kaiaua School with principal Carrie Taipari-Thorne (back left) and some of her staff. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

New direction for Kaiaua School

“Untapped potential” is the new focus for Kaiaua School, as staff and students embrace a shift towards nature-based learning and community connections.The two-classroom school, nestled on the water’s edge in…

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Read more about the article A remarkable life
Bob Pinker sits surrounded by memorabilia from his extraordinary life. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

A remarkable life

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…

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