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  • This month we focus on the colour PINK! In both Tairua and Pauanui, Pink Ribbon events are happening in May. There’s also a special event, with a twist, incorporating PINK and BLUE, brought to us by Tairua Rugby and Sports Club. Read our lead article to find out more!
    Inside, there’s a piece about the elections and a piece about the next generation of volunteers.
    Our Up Close and Personal competition for May starts with this issue - guess the item and go in the draw to win a $40 voucher from Manaia Kitchen and Bar.
    Posted: Monday 12 May 2025
  • Our lead story this week is about the Pepe Bridge re-build information evening held last week in Tairua. Inside, there’s a call to support Hikuai School and their annual hunting competition fundraiser. Our winner for our Up Close and Personal competition has been drawn - congratulation to Brenda Manssen who wins a $40 voucher from Haus Blank.
    Posted: Monday 5 May 2025
  • Our lead story this week is about the Pink Ribbon Events in Pauanui on Saturday 24th May. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, while raising funds for a worthy cause.
    Inside, you’ll see that we snapped a pic of Junior Police Cadet Finley Coleman on his rounds with Constable Dylan during the school holidays. So lovely to see him embracing life on the beat with enthusiasm!
    Posted: Monday 28 April 2025
  • Our lead story this week is entitled “Let silent contemplation be our offering”, the inscription on a memorial in Perth, Western Australia. This week, we observe ANZAC day. Lest we forget.
    Posted: Tuesday 22 April 2025
  • Happy Easter! Here’s a JUMBO 8-page Advertiser for you this week!
    So much happening, so much going on! Take note of the articles and ads this week, as they give a great heads-up about what’s happening in the next little while.
    And don’t forget about our Up Close and Personal competition. You could win a voucher from Haus Blank!
    Blessings to you and yours this Easter, enjoy the break.
    Posted: Monday 14 April 2025