You’re going to enjoy this issue - 6 pages this week, with lots of news! We lead with the Tairua Art Group and their exhibition that is coming up. This one will be very interesting and thought-provoking because the title of the exhibition is "Echoes of Pepe Bridge: Farewell to Tairua’s Old Crossing”.
Inside, there’s a report from our Constables, a call to get your details in this year’s Tairua Summer Planner, an update on the Pepe Bridge Replacement Project, and a column of Short & Sweet snippets to remind you of things coming up. Enjoy the (extended) read! 😉

We hope your transition into Daylight Saving was a happy one! Summer is on its way! And just in time for summer boating, the lifejacket rule amendment comes into operation early next month. Read about it in our lead story.

This week, we lead with an article entitled “Living and Dying Matters”. It’s the name of a series of seminars offered by St Francis Church, dealing with some of the questions that pop up for folks in their twilight years, and those caring for them. Well worth considering going along to this free series.
Inside, there’s a heads-up about the Tairua Pauanui Disaster Resilience Expo that is due to take place on Saturday 10 October. This fun and informative expo seeks to help us build resilience in times of emergencies.
Lastly, a column of Short & Sweet has a couple of reminders, and a couple of new snippets to keep you up-to-date.

This week we bring a report about the recent "Buy Local" campaign in Tairua. A very successful winter's boost by all reports. Inside, there's a piece about the Tairua Community Response Group, and a column of Short & Sweet to keep you up-to-date.

This week, we’re encouraging you to sign up for Pauanui’s Pink Walk which takes place on the first weekend of October. Grab your friends and/or family and prepare for a fun day out. Inside, some Short & Sweet snippets will keep you up to date.