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Dwayne Anania, 18, is turning his passion for crochet into a business. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Culture, craft combine in crochet calling

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:April 30, 2025
Post category:News

A Paeroa teen who has built confidence through crochet is now blending culture with craft as he prepares to launch his own business.For four years, Dwayne Anania, 18, has been…

Many take part in the Thames Anzac parade down Pollen St. Photo: TERESA RAMSEY

Remembering the fallen

Post author:Teresa Ramsey
Post published:April 29, 2025
Post category:News

Anzac Day commemorations took place throughout Hauraki-Coromandel on Friday, April 25, with parades and dawn and civic services being held. Children carry a wreath. Photo: TERESA RAMSEY Thames High School…

The flag is lowered for The Last Post at the Primrose Hill memorial on Anzac Day. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Lest we forget

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 29, 2025
Post category:News

Paeroa’s Anzac Day dawn service saw a large crowd gather on Primrose Hill on April 25, as commemorations were held to remember those who gave their lives for their country.…

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