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After an 11-year wait, the Hauraki Plains College A netball team have won the Boulton Cup. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Slick showdown leads to Boulton Cup victory

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:July 11, 2025
Post category:News Sport

After an 11-year wait, the Hauraki Plains College A netball team have brought home the Boulton Cup, competing in wet conditions against the hosts.In a final clash against Matamata on…

A Ngā Wai Tāpara Rangatahi graduation dinner was just one of the events the space has been used for. Photo: SUPPLIED

Youth centre thriving after renovations

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:July 10, 2025
Post category:News

Since reopening its doors in late 2024, the Thames Youth Centre has been a hive of activity.Board members Jacinda Karaitiana and Kesian Paymani said the response from the community since…

Sir Jerry Mataparae, second from left, visits Arawa Secondary School, with Beryl, right. Photo: SUPPLIED

Providing pastoral care for Bougainville teens

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:July 10, 2025
Post category:News

In June, 2024, Thames psychologist Beryl Riley headed to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville with Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA).She was there on a year-long assignment at Arawa Secondary School, mentoring…

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