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Lego enthusiast Edwin Booth with his collection housed in his garage. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Lego hobby ‘brings out the creativity’

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:February 3, 2026
Post category:News

January 28 was international Lego day, with enthusiasts around the world celebrating the creative hobby. DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA catches up with Thames’ own Lego enthusiast to find out moreWhen Edwin Booth…

Betty Smith is set to celebrate her 100th birthday on February 6. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Keep active’: key to centenarian’s longevity

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:February 3, 2026
Post category:News

If there’s one thing Betty Smith believes about herself, it’s the fact that “I’ve always been a very practical person and done things”.“I aimed to bring my children up the…

The Thames Valley junior teams. Photo: CHRISTINA DRENT

Valley touch triumph

Post author:Guest Reporter
Post published:February 3, 2026
Post category:News Sport

The Rowdy’s Junior Touch tournament: He Whetu Anamata - Our Future Stars 2026 kicked off in Rotorua from January 24-25.Thames Valley represented the region with an Under 10s boys team,…

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