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The Thames Centennial Pool will undergo a $35,000 repainting project over summer to keep it operating while decisions are made about its replacement. FILE PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Beneath the pool: The history, significance, and future of Taipari Park

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published: June 3, 2026
Post category:News

As part of a series on the future of Thames Centennial Pool, reporter Kelley Tantau explores the history of Taipari Park, its significance to Ngāti Maru, and long-standing plans to…

The pink ribbon lunch was a huge financial and social success. Photo: SUPPLIED

Tickled pink for a good cause

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published: June 2, 2026
Post category:News

Tina Moir and Tracey Traynor’s annual Pink Ribbon Fundraising Lunch was a stellar success, raising $5500 for the Breast Cancer Foundation.The lunch, held on May 23 at the Turua Community…

Ashni Marsh’s valedictory speech was a celebration of resilience, determination, and never giving up. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s ‘never too late’ to chase a dream

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published: June 2, 2026
Post category:News

For Ashni Marsh, age is just a number.The Ngatea woman graduated from the Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) on May 21 with a Bachelor of Applied Social Work, a year…

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