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HPC swimmers broke a combined 18 records. Photo: SUPPLIED

Record waves for Hauraki Plains swimmers

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 18, 2026
Post category:News

Something was certainly in the water at Hauraki Plains College on February 24-25.That’s when 18 records were broken at the school’s Splash Days swimming sports event, including nine records broken…

Upgrade for Karaka Trail

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:March 18, 2026
Post category:News Rural

Years of persistence, fundraising and hard work have paid off again for the Thames Mountain Bike Club, with another major stage of the Karaka Trail upgrade now complete.This latest section…

Champions ‘Te Uru Kahika’ (Ngāti Maru) celebrate their win. Photo: SUPPLIED

Kaumātua compete

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 18, 2026
Post category:News

Grey skies and heavy rain didn’t stop or dampen the wairua (spirit) at the Pare Hauraki National Kaumātua Olympics held in Te Aroha on February 13. The event was hosted…

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