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In October 2023, DOC staff were alerted to a sighting of an adult female Hector’s dolphin, accompanied by a juvenile, in the Firth of Thames near Te Kouma. Photo: SUPPLIED/DOC

Dolphin study aids species understanding

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:March 20, 2024
Post category:Rural

Analysis of a tissue sample taken from a Hector’s dolphin spotted off the coast of Thames-Coromandel has aided understanding of the species and confirmed where the animals came from, the…

The kids at Turua School are all set for this year’s Giant Pumpkin Festival. Photo: SUPPLIED

School pumpkin patch thefts threaten festival

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 19, 2024
Post category:Rural

Ongoing thefts in Turua School’s garden have disrupted learning, affected its upcoming Giant Pumpkin Festival, and frustrated staff and children alike. Estelle McCoid, teacher aide and the school’s Garden to Table…

Thames’ Teegan Gray was awarded the 2024 Dairy Manager of the Year trophy. Photo: SUPPLIED

Hauraki dairy award winners celebrated

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 12, 2024
Post category:Rural

The Auckland and Hauraki region’s Dairy Industry Awards were held on March 7 at the Thames Civic Centre, and there were winners from across the district. The big winner on the…

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