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Taufa Kaifa was “King for a day” during Paeroa’s Santa Parade on December 2. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Carvers spend a year making float

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:December 14, 2022
Post category:News

It was back in 2021 when Alby Tukia and Sefo Tupou started working on what would become the hero piece of their 2022 Christmas Parade float.The two carvers from Thames…

Corey Pettifer, left, and Brayden McMillan-Phillips with their truck driving awards. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Truckers haul national awards

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:December 14, 2022
Post category:Rural

Puriri truck drivers Corey Pettifer and Brayden McMillan-Phillips were “in shock” after hauling national awards at the national truck driving championships last month.The Graeme Wright Transport drivers told The Profile…

The Christmas tree stands taller than ever - between 7-8 metres. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Christmas tree ‘makes crochet cool again’

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:December 13, 2022
Post category:News

The crocheted Christmas tree that takes pride of place along Ngātea’s main street is even “bigger and brighter” this year.The tree - made up of more than 2000 crochet squares…

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