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New Miller Ave School principal Derek Martin. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Sport, art, thriving kids the goal

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:December 9, 2025
Post category:News

When Miller Avenue School’s sports-mad new principal arrived on November 3 he was ready to play ball, kicking off his tenure with a winning play - playtime.Derek Martin has a…

Sally Christie and Greg Hampton are joining forces to get more books in the hands of tamariki this Christmas. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Project helps put stories under the tree

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:December 4, 2025
Post category:News

A local Christmas initiative is once again aiming to brighten the holidays for children who may not have access to books of their own.This year, the Hauraki Family Violence Intervention…

Thames’ first fireworks event was a great success, organisers say. Photo: SUPPLIED

Fireworks fundraiser debuts with a bang

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:December 3, 2025
Post category:News

Thames’ inaugural family fireworks show is set to be an annual event, with organisers at Moanataiari School calling it a “huge success”. Light It Up Thames was held on November…

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