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Photocopied, recreated, and reused rubbish tags are turning up in the Western Bay of Plenty. Photo: SUPPLIED

Councils keep tabs on counterfeit tags

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published: September 3, 2026
Post category:News

Copying might be the sincerest form of flattery, but it could be an expensive habit when it comes to rubbish tags.Western Bay of Plenty District Council has been seeing some…

Kiani Angrove Van der Putten from Mercury Bay Area School. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Court wins for Valley schools

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published: September 2, 2026
Post category:Sport

The Jack McLean Community Recreation Centre in Thames was filled with supporters for the finals of the Thames Valley Secondary Schools Basketball Competition on August 21. First to compete were…

Chris Kemp is keen to see Parkrun established in Thames. File photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Parkrun Pop-up pops on to Kōpū Bridge

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published: September 2, 2026
Post category:Sport

Thames runners, joggers, and fresh-air enthusiasts are invited to a free Pop-up Parkrun event, taking place on the Historic Kōpū Bridge on September 5.The event is the result of nearly…

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