We lead with a plea to take care in and on the water this summer, in light of the holiday statistics around the country. Inside, there’s an article about the Tairua “Antiques Roadshow” on soon at the bowling club, and a Short & Sweet column with some news, including, of top importance, the mobile blood service visit coming up on the 29th.

We lead with an invitation to attend Tairua Art Group’s Summer Art Fair on Saturday the 24th. Inside, Constables Dylan and Tim bring us some great summer holiday advice and on page 4, we bring the first in a series highlighting young volunteers. This week we spoke with Bella Muir and got her story. You’ll be impressed with her attitude and commitment to Surf Life Saving.

Welcome to the first issue of 2026. We hope that the new year’s start has been an enjoyable and safe one for you and your family.
We lead with a call to our boaties to take extra care, especially when crossing our notorious bar. Let’s all be safe on the water!

Happy New Year! We pray that you will have a safe and blessed start to 2026.
This is our last issue for the year.
We lead with a New Year message, and inside there is a plea from FENZ to adhere to the fireworks ban in our area. The public New Year’s Eve fireworks display on the harbour is spectacular - see you along the water’s edge!

Sending our warmest Christmas greetings and blessing to you and your kin with this Christmas issue Advertiser. We lead with with our Christmas message and then include a couple of columns of Short & Sweet to round off the issue.

Tairua Print and The Local Advertiser will be closed from 2pm, Christmas Eve then opening again on Monday 5th January, 9.30am.