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The rowing club senior boys quad team in action. Photo: CONRAD BLIND

Strokes of support for rowing club

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 8, 2023
Post category:Sport

Rowers and coaches within the Hauraki Plains College and Districts Rowing Club have benefitted from “high-level” training after receiving a $5000 grant.President Cory Simpson told The Profile the club was…

Bill Rackham received the Queen's Service Medal in 2014.

‘Humble’ Bill Rackham farewelled

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 8, 2023
Post category:News

OBITUARYBill Rackham 1941-2023William (Bill) Rackham was remembered as a “dedicated” Paeroa Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer and “humble” family man.Mr Rackham, who died on January 22 after a short…

Suze McElroy with the ruby rock at the Thames School of Mines Rock Shop. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Ruby’s charm ingrained at School of Mines

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 4, 2023
Post category:News

A love for Thames history led Suze McElroy’s move to the School of Mines site in Thames to become the visitor services co-ordinator. She told The Profile she was keen…

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