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Paeroa man Dion Rountree with the offending rake. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

‘Hell of a dong’ rakes in the views

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 7, 2026
Post category:News

“You’ve got to laugh at yourself, eh.”That’s the way Dion Rountree, better known as Old Mate, sees things.The Paeroa man, who runs Old Mates Property Services with his wife, Lou,…

Hauraki Plains Motors owners Miles and Diane Shelley. Photo: SUPPLIED

100 years of Hauraki Plains Motors

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 7, 2026
Post category:News

The month of October is a monumental moment in time for Miles and Diane Shelley of Hauraki Plains Motors.It’s when the owners, their team and the community will celebrate their…

VALLEY PROFILE Digital Edition 7 October 2026

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published: October 7, 2026
Post category:News

Digital Edition October 7, 2026

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