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.

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