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Gordon Clark has spent a lifetime creating lifelike taxidermied animals of all kinds. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

The man behind the moa

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 13, 2025
Post category:News

Former taxidermist Gordon Clark has a photo album stuffed to the brim with images of his life’s work.The 92-year-old now resides at Bupa Tararu Rest Home, but for more than…

Te Ariki Berryman and former Tall Blacks legend Byron Vaetoe. Photos: SUPPLIED/MIKE HILL

Waihī Beach abuzz

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:May 7, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Brighton Reserve, Waihī Beach was abuzz with basketball fans of all ages on April 12 for the second annual Parafed Bay of Plenty (BOP) basketball and Sport whānau fun day.…

Predator Free Waihī Beach has received a large donation from the Pio Shores Sports and Community Association. Photo SUPPLIED

$10k donation enables pest control work

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:May 7, 2025
Post category:News Rural

Predator Free Waihī Beach has received a significant boost in its fight to restore the natural ecosystem of Bowentown, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from the Pio Shores Sports…

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