This issue’s lead is about the Tairua River Trail Country Festival fundraiser that is planned for January next year. Tickets are on sale now - early bird pricing - so book this in your calendar and secure a ticket! Inside, there new ads. about so many events that are also on the horizon. Check them all out and mark your calendar accordingly.

Don’t forget, early voting starts today in Tairua (St Francis House).

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