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Kids chill out in the yellow machine at last years Crank Up Day event. Photo: KARYN ADAMS

‘Crank Up’ for a day of family fun in the sun

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 11, 2025
Post category:News Rural

It’s almost time for the Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club to start their engines.That’s because the club’s annual Crank Up Day event is set to kick off on November 23 from…

Aquablack Rylee Sayer, 17, at the World Para Swimming Championships. Photo: SUPPLIED/ WORLD PARA SWIMMING

Swimmer shines on world stage

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:November 11, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Hauraki Plains College student Rylee Sayer made her international debut with New Zealand’s national swimming team the Aquablacks at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore in September, and what…

Carl Yates, of Christchurch, strikes a pose during the Thames parade on Saturday. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Strike a pose

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 11, 2025
Post category:News

People on Pollen St took a moment to pose, promenade and in some instances pirouette for the annual Steampunk the Thames parade on Saturday. This year’s event celebrated 10 years…

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