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Teeyan Da Mela festival in Thames on August 24. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Festival colours Thames with joy

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:News

Thames’ Grahamstown Hall was awash with colour as the Thames Indian Community put on its inaugural Teeyan Da Mela festival. The Punjabi festival on August 24 was a celebration of…

Neil Coleman with his coffee plant. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Home-made coffee fuels Tararu author

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:News

Neil Coleman is a man of many hobbies. The semi-retired Tararu man is a self-published author; a coffee grower; a part time EAP (employee assistance programme) councillor. His back garden…

Grant Hirst, left, with Scott Simpson. Grant, who joined St John in 1975, has been awarded his 50-year service bar. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Stellar service recognised at St John awards

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 8, 2025
Post category:News

The Order of St John Hauraki/Coromandel Service Awards at St George’s Church in Thames on August 30 saw volunteers and staff recognised for their service to Hato Hone St John.…

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