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Retired paralympian Liam Malone encouraged a Paeroa College audience to stick to their goals for an extended time to realise their potential. Photo: GORDON PREECE

‘Bladerunner’ inspires Paeroa students

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 25, 2023
Post category:Sport

Two-time paralympic gold medalist Liam Malone gave a motivational wellbeing talk at Paeroa College on May 16 to inspire its students and staff to achieve their goals.The retired New Zealand…

Team members Trent Ball, left, captain Cooper Green, Richard Gemmell, and Logan Dodunski. Photo: BEVIN JENKINSON

HPC cricketers spin Waikato division win

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 19, 2023
Post category:Sport

The Hauraki Plains College first XI cricket team “stepped up” this season to defend the Waikato Secondary School Boys Division 1 title.The team triumphed over St Paul’s Collegiate School from…

Francis Waitai is “stoked” with his latest title belt. Photo: BROOKE BATH

The Champ

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 17, 2023
Post category:Sport

Paeroa has a new homegrown boxing champion after Francis Waitai scalped the World Boxing Council Australasia Silver Super Middleweight title on May 6.The 27-year-old told The Profile he was “stoked”…

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