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It was an unforgettable flag football showdown that took over the Paeroa Domain on November 16 – the L&P Bowl.The inaugu...
11/12/2025

It was an unforgettable flag football showdown that took over the Paeroa Domain on November 16 – the L&P Bowl.
The inaugural event of flag football, a non-contact, fast-paced version of American Football, saw the Tauranga City Tridents claim victory against the North Harbour Pride from Auckland, in four out of five divisions.
The L&P Bowl, named tongue-in-cheek after the famous local soft drink, marked the first full-club bilateral between the two sides, with games played across men’s, women’s and legends (35+), U14, U12, and U10 divisions.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/flag-football-showdown/

When Miller Avenue School’s sports-mad new principal arrived on November 3 he was ready to play ball, kicking off his te...
10/12/2025

When Miller Avenue School’s sports-mad new principal arrived on November 3 he was ready to play ball, kicking off his tenure with a winning play – playtime.
Derek Martin has a big vision for the Paeroa primary school. “I want the school to thrive,” he told The Profile. “I want us to become even better at literacy and numeracy teaching. We need to be a centre of excellence, with a strong localised curriculum built around the needs of the local community.”
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/sport-art-thriving-kids-the-goal/

ADVERTISING FEATUREFestive styling is all about creating warmth, atmosphere, and moments of delight at home (or your bac...
10/12/2025

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Festive styling is all about creating warmth, atmosphere, and moments of delight at home (or your bach!) – and at Flowers on Pollen, we’re embracing a look that’s both elegant and naturally inspired.
For this table setting, we’ve taken our Christmas centrepiece and reimagined it paired with sculptured candles.
Textures of cypress and cones bring a seasonal woodland feel, grounding the look in nature while still feeling contemporary.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/celebrate-the-festive-season-with-flowers-on-pollen/

Naomi Hinton’s main focus in her school studies was “just doing the best I could”.It’s what makes her recent accolade a ...
10/12/2025

Naomi Hinton’s main focus in her school studies was “just doing the best I could”.
It’s what makes her recent accolade a master stroke.
The 18-year-old Thames High School student was “extremely surprised” when she was awarded the schools highest honour of dux for 2025 on October 29 at the schools prizegiving, she told The Profile.
“There are so many incredibly skilled and intelligent people in my year, so I wasn’t expecting my efforts to be recognised in such a huge way with so many others to acknowledge.”
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/thames-dux-hopes-to-inspire-change/

The rain didn’t stop people and whānau from heading to Whānau Day Out at the Paeroa War Memorial Hall on November 19. Th...
09/12/2025

The rain didn’t stop people and whānau from heading to Whānau Day Out at the Paeroa War Memorial Hall on November 19. The event, hosted by Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki in collaboration with Hauraki District Council, provided a day of fun and interaction with local community groups and health and social services together in one space.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/whanau-day-fun/
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ADVERTISING FEATUREYour local haven for home & garden inspirationLooking to elevate your home, find the perfect gift, or...
09/12/2025

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Step inside and explore a beautiful range of home décor and unique gifting pieces designed to suit every taste and occasion.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/discover-oasis-garden/
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Treating methamphetamine addiction is complicated – not only are medical services stretched, but there are also underlyi...
09/12/2025

Treating methamphetamine addiction is complicated – not only are medical services stretched, but there are also underlying social issues which need to be addressed, providers say. In this installment of The Valley Profile’s investigation into methamphetamine use in Thames, reporter ALICE PARMINTER looks into what providers want to happen now.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/social-services-call-for-combined-approach/

Sunshine and good vibes reined across the Hauraki-Coromandel as Santa made the first of his official holiday season appe...
09/12/2025

Sunshine and good vibes reined across the Hauraki-Coromandel as Santa made the first of his official holiday season appearances.
First up was the Paeroa Santa Parade on December 5, followed by the Thames Santa Parade on December 6, and Christmas at the Lake in Waihī’s Gilmour Lake Reserve on December 7.
See more: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/a-fa-la-lovely-time/

ADVERTISING FEATUREA lifelong love of music is what inspired Kristian Bennett to start his itinerant music school: Rapid...
09/12/2025

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A lifelong love of music is what inspired Kristian Bennett to start his itinerant music school: Rapid Rockstar Music Academy.
The academy director and tutor, who is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, session musician and has toured the world with various bands, told The Profile “music has gifted me so many wicked experiences”.
It’s a passion he now poured into his work, hoping to open the same doors for others, he said.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/09/calling-all-rising-rockstars/

A great day for Thames Santa Parade on Saturday!
07/12/2025

A great day for Thames Santa Parade on Saturday!

Thames’ inaugural family fireworks show is set to be an annual event, with organisers at Moanataiari School calling it a...
05/12/2025

Thames’ inaugural family fireworks show is set to be an annual event, with organisers at Moanataiari School calling it a “huge success”.
Light It Up Thames was held on November 8 at Rhodes Park, to fundraise for Moanatairi School’s new playground. Around 4000 people attended the gala, which had food, entertainment and stalls, and culminated in a 12-minute professional fireworks display.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/03/fireworks-fundraiser-debuts-with-a-bang/

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