8 Page Labour Weekend issue...Enjoy the weekend!
We lead with an article about the upcoming Tairua Heritage Players' new show. Inside there's a story of success from Tairua Bowling Club. The 2026 Tairua Calendar is out - there's a piece about it that announces the winners of the photo competition. And lastly, two columns of Short & Sweet bring you the latest snippets.
We're jam-packed with new ads this issue - read through them to get the latest on things that are coming up, and the sales that are on.

We lead with the preliminary results of the local election - a wind of change is in the air! Inside there’s a piece about the wonderful quilts made by the Hikuai Patchwork & Craft Group that are to be raffled at the Tairua Firefighters' Market. There's a story about "Wandersearch" - find out what that is! Two columns of Short & Sweet top off the issue.
Don't forget our October “Up Close and Personal” competition. Our sponsor is Haus Blank. This will be the last competition for 2025 - back again in March 2026.

We lead with a last-minute reminder about voting. It seems that voter statistics are looking rather glum!
Inside there’s a Short & Sweet column, and on page 4, do not the ads. for 1, pics for the Tairua Calendar, and 2, your ideas needed for the Tairua Summer Book.
The October “Up Close and Personal” competition starts with this issue. Our sponsor is Haus Blank. This will be the last competition for 2025 - back again in March 2026.

We lead with a piece about the Hikuai Hall and all the modifications that have been happening. To celebrate, and test the acoustics, the Committee is holding a night of music! Go along and enjoy the evening.
Inside there’s a Short & Sweet column, and on page 4, a recipe that will suit the kiddos this holiday.
Our September “Up Close and Personal” competition has been drawn. Winner, Jane Prescott, takes away a $40 voucher from The Old Mill Waterfront Café! Next month’s comp. will be the last for the year. Voucher sponsor to be named!

It’s time to vote, and our lead story encourages you to do just that, if you haven’t already.
Inside there’s a few news snippets in Short & Sweet, including our last reminder about Pauanui’s Pink Walk - register now, it’s on this Saturday!
Our September “Up Close and Personal” competition ends this Friday. This is your last chance to be in to win a $40 voucher from The Old Mill Waterfront Café!