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Vehicles will no longer be allowed along a stretch of Hauraki coastland, over concerns for the safety of endangered bird...
19/12/2025

Vehicles will no longer be allowed along a stretch of Hauraki coastland, over concerns for the safety of endangered birds in the area.
The Hauraki District Council has amended its traffic and parking bylaw to exclude all vehicles except emergency vehicles from driving on a roughly 10km-stretch of the Wharekawa Coast beach between Hauarahi Stream in Kaiaua, and Pūkorokoro Stream to the south.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/17/coastal-birds-reprieve-from-vehicles/

Officials gathered at Paeroa’s Hato Hone St John station on December 3 for the dedication of a new ambulance, a first fo...
19/12/2025

Officials gathered at Paeroa’s Hato Hone St John station on December 3 for the dedication of a new ambulance, a first for the Hauraki town.
The vehicle was purchased with funds donated by Caroline Lind. Caroline told the gathered crowd she wanted to acknowledge her family’s history by making a donation that would benefit the local community.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/17/new-ambulance-for-paeroa-station/

ADVERTISING FEATUREIt’s a big year for Progressive Housemovers Ltd.That’s because the company, owned by Andrew Silcock a...
18/12/2025

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It’s a big year for Progressive Housemovers Ltd.
That’s because the company, owned by Andrew Silcock and Ian Stanton, celebrated its 20-year anniversary in October.
So it should come as no surprise the team of housemovers are the go-to professionals for jobs across the Hauraki Plains, Coromandel, Hamilton, Waikato, Auckland and “anywhere in between”.
They’ve moved hundreds of houses in their 20-year tenure.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/20-years-of-making-big-moves/

Something that helped Madelline Eastham to stay motivated and to work hard in her schooling was to focus on “all the lit...
17/12/2025

Something that helped Madelline Eastham to stay motivated and to work hard in her schooling was to focus on “all the little wins”.
The 17-year-old Paeroa College student said she didn’t look too far ahead because that “just made me overwhelmed” – so she focused on one assessment at a time.
It’s what makes her recent achievement so remarkable.
The year-13 student snapped up the Paeroa College dux award for 2025 and told The Profile: “it feels like all my hard work has been recognised”.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/paeroa-dux-i-love-to-push-myself-aim-high/

Christmas is drawing near, and for one Thames couple that means it’s time to decorate.Jubin Jose and his wife, Neyoni Jo...
17/12/2025

Christmas is drawing near, and for one Thames couple that means it’s time to decorate.
Jubin Jose and his wife, Neyoni Job, have been decorating their Banks St home with Christmas-themed lights and decorations for the past half a decade. Every year their display grows bigger, with new lights and features added to delight the residents of Thames.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/17/thames-residents-light-the-way-to-christmas/

ADVERTISING FEATUREThe Karangahake Gorge’s Bullswool Farm Park is gearing up for a busy summer period.The farm has under...
17/12/2025

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The Karangahake Gorge’s Bullswool Farm Park is gearing up for a busy summer period.
The farm has undertaken some significant additions, and has more on offer for visitors than ever.
Owner-operators Tony and Sue Howse and their children Matt and Tallis currently run the farm.
“We have opened up a walk to the very top ridge of the farm,” Sue says.
‘Karangahake’ means ‘Meeting of the Hunchbacks’, and refers to the two mountain ranges, the Kaimai-Mamaku and Coromandel Ranges meeting in the Gorge,” she says.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/iconic-farm-a-must-see/

An evening of music and Christmas carols in the Karangahake Gorge might begin with the Kerepēhi Brass Band at 6:30pm on ...
17/12/2025

An evening of music and Christmas carols in the Karangahake Gorge might begin with the Kerepēhi Brass Band at 6:30pm on December 21, but it doesn’t end there.
That’s because the Katikati All Stars Authentic Dance Band has a treat for music lovers and dancers alike, following straight after the brass band’s Carols in the Gorge event.
People will need to think about lacing up their shoes to “dance all night” as the Katikati All Stars get ready to play Christmas hits from the 1920s, 30s and 40s for the Christmas Dance event at the Karangahake Hall from 8.30pm.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/boogie-back-in-time-at-karangahake-dance/

The hum of Christmas cheer filled the air at the Paeroa Baptist Church hall on December 10. That’s where a group of volu...
16/12/2025

The hum of Christmas cheer filled the air at the Paeroa Baptist Church hall on December 10. That’s where a group of volunteers turned out to wrap Christmas gifts for the annual Paeroa Toy Appeal. Organiser Jill Robertson told The Profile it was humbling to see the generosity of people in the community. “[It] shows the true spirit of giving at this special time of year.”
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/christmas-cheer/
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Since we began our series on methamphetamine, The Profile has received a huge amount of feedback from readers about the ...
16/12/2025

Since we began our series on methamphetamine, The Profile has received a huge amount of feedback from readers about the impact this drug has had – on them, their neighbours, friends, and family. Community leaders are also chiming in, with plans to trespass Danby Field squatters before Christmas. They’ve called for members of the public to take action.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/17/eyes-and-ears-community-urged-to-act/

ADVERTISING FEATURETucked into the heart of the Karangahake Gorge, the Waikino Hotel has become a destination for travel...
16/12/2025

ADVERTISING FEATURE
Tucked into the heart of the Karangahake Gorge, the Waikino Hotel has become a destination for travellers and locals seeking something a little special – and nothing captures that better than its craft cocktail range.
Each drink is thoughtfully built to showcase premium New Zealand spirits produced on site by the Kaimai Distillery, fresh local ingredients, and the kind of creativity you only find in a true country gem.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/a-glass-worth-lingering-over-at-waikino/
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Twas a sunshiny evening in the Hauraki Plains on December 11 with a small risk of rain. The road cones were out to help ...
16/12/2025

Twas a sunshiny evening in the Hauraki Plains on December 11 with a small risk of rain. The road cones were out to help detour the traffic from Ngatea’s main street, which would host all the magic. Tamariki and whānau turned out to survey the Hauraki Plains Community Christmas Parade. There were pirates on boats, people dressed up as trees, riders on wheels, brass musicians played C...
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/hauraki-festive-fun/

It was a day to celebrate the start of the summer season at Wilson Park, Waihī Beach on November 29. That’s because tama...
16/12/2025

It was a day to celebrate the start of the summer season at Wilson Park, Waihī Beach on November 29. That’s because tamariki, whānau and people gathered for the Waihī Beach Summer Kick Off Festival.
Waihī Beach events and promotions co-ordinator Hollie Jones said the park buzzed with tamariki, families on picnic blankets and the “unmistakable sense that the season had officially begun”.
READ MORE: https://www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2025/12/16/summer-blast/
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