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Lenny Lindsay, left, and Emily Fitzpatrick say the Kerepēhi Community Hall needs major repairs. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

50k needed; hall roof falling apart

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 24, 2026
Post category:News

More than $50,000 is needed to replace the roof of the Kerepēhi Community Hall, with the local trust calling on the community for help. The hall’s roof, already old and…

Speedy swim star Kingston Welsh, 16. Photo: SUPPLIED

Pool prodigy smashes nine records

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 23, 2026
Post category:News Sport

When Kingston Welsh takes to the water - his main focus is to “finish the race as fast as I can”.The 16-year-old Hauraki Plains College swimmer told The Profile he…

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…

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