This week’s lead is about Tairua Bowling Club’s success, and their "Champion of Champions" winners. Inside, there’s a good news for Community Boards, and communities, with launch of “The Accord” which enables more local decision-making and action. A Short & Sweet fills you in on 3 events, and a message of caution for Pepe Road intersection at this bridge repair time.

This week’s lead is about Tairua Business Association’s “Buy Local” campaign which begins on Monday 8th June. You can be in to win vouchers from local businesses when you shop during the 12 week period. Terms and conditions apply.
Inside, there’s a report from Constables Dylan and Tim, which updates us with happenings in the area.

This week’s lead is about Hikuai School’s annual hunting competition, their major fundraiser. Buy a ticket in support - even if you’re not a hunter!
Inside, an article about Tairua rugby tells of a pleasing season thus far - GO the blue and white hoopas! A Short & Sweet column rounds off the issue and includes a couple of events coming up on the long weekend.

This week, we lead with an urge to have a say in the regional and local governance reforms. Look out for invitations to do so, from WRC and TCDC, as the 90 day time frame runs its course. Inside, we welcome the project team who are working on the Pepe Bridge replacement, and a Short & Sweet column has four snippets worth noting for this week, and beyond.

In our lead article this week, we honour Jennie Turner, as she steps down from her leadership role with Tairua Troubadours. Thank you Jennie! Enjoy “retirement”! This front story continues on page 3. Inside, a Short & Sweet column reminds us of the Pink Events in Pauanui and Tairua, the Sky Tower Challenge, and tells of a King’s Birthday Market in Tairua.