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Lesley Weston and Mike Tate will exhibit their works at Thames Art Gallery in May. Photo: SUPPLIED

Art to ‘capture the imagination’

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:News

For the month of May, people will be able to enjoy the art works of Mike Tate and Lesley Weston at the Thames Art Gallery.Wood carver and photographer Mike Tate…

A group from Hauraki Plains College visits Korea and Japan during the April school holidays. Photo: SUPPLIED

Exchange builds confidence, connection

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:Features News

It’s “always been a dream” of Jonathan O’Neill’s to take a group of New Zealand students to South Korea, where he was a teacher from 2001 to 2004.The dream became…

The vessel sits on dry land awaiting dismantling and scrapping following the salvage operation. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/WRC

Boat salvage complete with five figure bill

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:News

A major salvage operation at Thames Wharf has now been completed after a large vessel strained against its mooring during severe weather earlier this month.As Cyclone Vaianu bore down on…

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