February 2022 – Page 6 – The Valley Profile

Two Hauraki councillors say they would “in no way” support another council’s call to lower speed limits. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Council rejects plea to rescind lower speed limits

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 15, 2022
Post category:February 2022

Hauraki councillors have rejected another council’s call for support in its battle against lower speed limits.Hastings District Council has lodged a petition with central government, asking for Waka Kotahi New…

Thames South School pupils take a stand beneath the billboard they cleaned with some handmade signs of their own. Photo: TERESA RAMSEY

School kids take a stand against racism

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 14, 2022
Post category:February 2022

A group of primary school students have taken it upon themselves to remove racist graffiti from a sign at the entrance to Thames.They also brandished their own signs which said:…

Craig and Wendy Fergusson need to raise $208,000 for Wendy’s lung cancer treatment. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Can’t afford’ to be saved

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 14, 2022
Post category:February 2022

A Waihī couple may be forced to sell their home to cover the cost of an unfunded drug to treat lung cancer.Craig Fergusson recently launched an online fundraising page with…

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