Features – Page 113 – The Valley Profile

The cheese factory at Ngatea nears completion in 1938. Photo: SUPPLIED

Dairy strike affects Plains

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:October 9, 2022
Post category:News Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1945A nationwide dairy strike spread…

The Karangahake Gorge. Photo: SUPPLIED

Landslide engulfs man’s hut in storm

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:October 2, 2022
Post category:Dead Cert Features

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames Valley When the barometer fell fully…

No need to wait until Labour Weekend

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:September 28, 2022
Post category:Features

While Labour Weekend is traditionally the time to start planting summer vegetable plants, we can start planting in early October. Daylight saving has begun therefore giving us more time in…

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