In this issue, we lead with a Shout-Out to Tairua locals, Warren Mayer and Alison Smith, who are “sitting around the Council tables” after successful election campaigns. We know you’ll do the best you can. Inside, read about Hikuai School’s market - this annual fundraiser helps cover the costs of resources for the students. Book a stall, or go and support it with your buying dollars.

We lead with the fundraiser for Tairua Information Centre - a High Tea for the ladies, and inside, we hear from Constables Dylan and Tim with their Policing report for last month.

A 6-page issue this week. We lead with an update on the Tairua River Trail and info about the upcoming fundraiser for it. This fundraising idea sounds super fun - get your ticket early! Inside, we talk about the new swimming pontoon in the waters off Pepe Reserve. Sunday’s introduction to the community was a huge success. A column of Short & Sweet rounds off the issue, news-wise. It’s the last 4 days of our October “Up Close and Personal” competition. Be in to win a voucher from our sponsor is Haus Blank. This will be the last competition for 2025 - back again in March 2026.

8 Page Labour Weekend issue...Enjoy the weekend!
We lead with an article about the upcoming Tairua Heritage Players' new show. Inside there's a story of success from Tairua Bowling Club. The 2026 Tairua Calendar is out - there's a piece about it that announces the winners of the photo competition. And lastly, two columns of Short & Sweet bring you the latest snippets.
We're jam-packed with new ads this issue - read through them to get the latest on things that are coming up, and the sales that are on.

We lead with the preliminary results of the local election - a wind of change is in the air! Inside there’s a piece about the wonderful quilts made by the Hikuai Patchwork & Craft Group that are to be raffled at the Tairua Firefighters' Market. There's a story about "Wandersearch" - find out what that is! Two columns of Short & Sweet top off the issue.
Don't forget our October “Up Close and Personal” competition. Our sponsor is Haus Blank. This will be the last competition for 2025 - back again in March 2026.