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Held during the half-time final of the Bunnings NPC, Swampy won the 100-metre mascot race ahead of other iconic mascots. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Swampfox the fastest on-field

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:November 4, 2023
Post category:Sport

It turns out foxes are indeed the fastest on the field with Thames Valley Rugby’s mascot - Swampy - dominating during the infamous Mascot Race.Held during the half-time final of…

The life-sized, naked butterfly fairy sculpture, composed of stainless steel and wire, is one of Mark Hayes’ most complicated creations. Photo: SUPPLIED

Sprinkling fairy magic over gallery show

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:November 3, 2023
Post category:News

Take a peek in Mikkelsen’s Gallery in Paeroa, and you could be forgiven for thinking you’d wandered into another realm. Visitors to the Into the Garden art exhibition, opening on November…

Ngatea students Fergus Tate with his lamb Rocket, and Kian Rangihika with Bingo the kid. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Fluffy friends

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:November 3, 2023
Post category:Rural

Despite the grey skies, the tamariki of the Hauraki Plains looked cheerful as they gathered at Ngatea Primary School on October 25 for Calf Club group day. Students from Ngatea…

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