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George Duff from Thames High School in the Boys 13 and Under 100m individual medley. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Valley kids dive into school competition

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

The Thames Valley Secondary School Swimming Championships took place at the Thames Centennial Pools on March 19, with a large contingent of students attending from across the area. The atmosphere…

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.…

VALLEY PROFILE Digital Edition 31 March 2026

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 31, 2026
Post category:News

Digital Edition March 31, 2026

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