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Kids chill out in the yellow machine at last years Crank Up Day event. Photo: KARYN ADAMS

‘Crank Up’ for a day of family fun in the sun

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 11, 2025
Post category:News Rural

It’s almost time for the Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club to start their engines.That’s because the club’s annual Crank Up Day event is set to kick off on November 23 from…

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…

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