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Kerepēhi School students were thrilled to test out the new equipment. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

$321k playground opens

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:June 16, 2026
Post category:News

June 11 was the International Day of Play - and it also marked the official opening of the revamped Kerepēhi Community Playground.The entire student body of nearby Kerepēhi School was…

Max Bosselmann has dedicated 60 years of his life to serving at the Thames Rotary Club. Photo: SUPPLIED

60 years for the good of the community

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:June 16, 2026
Post category:News

Max Bosselmann is a vestige of the golden era of service clubs.The Thames resident this year celebrated 60 years of continuous membership in the Thames Rotary Club, and he has…

Danley Tonkin with his enormous sea-castle. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

One man’s castle

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:June 16, 2026
Post category:News

It’s not unusual to see man-made structures on the beach - sandcastles, rock sculptures, driftwood huts. But Te Puru resident Danley Tonkin has taken the concept to extremes - and…

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