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Horse enthusiasts attend the Hauraki Western Riding Club Youth Camp in Omahu Valley. Photo: SUPPLIED

Growth, grit, good times

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:October 29, 2025
Post category:Rural

Fifteen enthusiastic young riders gathered under blue skies at the Omahu Valley Arena in Puriri on October 11 and 12 for the Hauraki Western Riding Club Youth Camp.Designed with youth…

Matatoki School students with their lambs at the Ohinemuri Group Day. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Mucking in: hundreds compete at calf club

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:October 22, 2025
Post category:Rural

The arrival of spring brings with it calf club season, and students around Hauraki have been preparing for the big day. Individual school calf clubs have been taking place over…

Waihī Beach School students and staff with representatives from groups looking out for the dotterel. Photo: SUPPLIED

Dedicated protectors shine spotlight on dotterel

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:October 7, 2025
Post category:News Rural

Dot Watch Waihī Beach celebrated the Tūturiwhatu Northern New Zealand Dotterel recently, and the incredible collaboration ensuring the little bird has a fighting chance to survive.Local hapū Te Whānau a…

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