by Jacqui Rawson | Jul 17, 2020 | Local News
Liam Hart’s dreadlocks have been a part of him for over eight years. They reached down to his waist and were a treasured crowning glory. So, it was with mixed emotions that Liam said goodbye to them last Saturday. “They’ve been a part of me for the last 8 years, but...
by Jacqui Rawson | Jul 17, 2020 | Local News
The major Gladstone Road-Queen Street intersection and the neighbouring driveways are a spiderweb of activity. With through traffic, traffic pulling off into businesses, cyclists, and pedestrians all vying for space. It has also been the scene of at least one recent...
by Jacqui Rawson | Jul 9, 2020 | Local News
Lego, a well-known building block toy, has become a symbol for creativity and community spirit for Brightwater School. Students have used it to help win an award and, thanks to a group of resourceful dads, Lego is now available to every student within the school. “We...
by Jacqui Rawson | Jul 9, 2020 | Local News
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has long had an aim to make New Zealand’s streets safer and more enjoyable. Feedback resulting from a survey conducted during lockdown has further highlighted that this type of change is the reality people want to see. Less...
by Jacqui Rawson | Jul 4, 2020 | Local News
I had only just sat down on the Creed family’s couch when two-year-old Edward came over with his ‘You Shouldn’t Touch Dragons’ book to share with me. “The kids just love books and they had so many that we wanted to let everyone else in the community make use of them”,...
