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The children of Kopuarahi School have been spreading mulch, marking out a nature and bike trail, and preparing to plant over 900 seedlings. It's all part of their project to restore the bush and make the school a haven for native wildlife. Photo: SUPPLIED

School brings the bush back to Bush Rd

Kopuarahi School is on a mission to bring the bush back to Bush Rd, and it needs some help. The rural primary school, located on the corner of Bush Rd and…

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Read more about the article Wairoa shelter receives refurb
The Wairoa shelter now has coloursteel walls and roof, a gravel floor, polycarbonate windows and a seat constructed from leftover timber. Photo: SUPPLIED

Wairoa shelter receives refurb

Volunteers from the Katikati Tramping Club and Kaimai Ridgeway Trust spent several days over the past month renovating the Wairoa Shelter, east of the Lindemann Loop Track in the Kaimai…

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Debbie May with sons Emerson, 9, and Austin, 7, at the Garden to Table produce stall. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Prolific pumpkins

Turua School held its annual Giant Pumpkin Festival on March 23. Despite persistent rain, plenty of people plodded along to peruse the giant pumpkins, partake in pumpkin goodies and participate…

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