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Deane Young, from Paeroa, now must move to the top tier of the NZ drifting scene. PHOTO: WHIPPY PHOTOGRAPHY

Deane Young finishes first in drift champs

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:May 6, 2025
Post category:News

Deane Young’s dream to stand in the number one spot for this year’s D1NZ series has become a reality, despite a fiery “mechanical drama” and weather which sought to dampen…

Dwayne Anania, 18, is turning his passion for crochet into a business. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Culture, craft combine in crochet calling

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 30, 2025
Post category:News

A Paeroa teen who has built confidence through crochet is now blending culture with craft as he prepares to launch his own business.For four years, Dwayne Anania, 18, has been…

Mentor Colleen Hughes with driver Libee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

More driving mentors, more ‘gold’ mined

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 16, 2025
Post category:News

Eighty-three locals who participated in the Thames Community Centre’s driver programme went on to contribute hundreds of volunteer hours to organisations in 2024. Now, to continue this cycle of giving…

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