August 27 2024
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Baylys Beach lifesaver victorious Date set for wards decision
A date has been set for the High Court in Auckland to hear the case brought by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, seeking …
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p In a hotly contested field of contenders from across the top half of the North island, Baylys Beach surf lifesaver Kyran Gillespie has taken top honours. Dargaville’s Kyran Gillespie received his award from Victoria Mulrennan, Surf Life Saving Northern Region Lifeguarding Advisory Group chair. The local beachfront continued on page 8 … defender won the title Lifeguard of the Year at Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Toyota Financial Services Awards of Excellence
A partnership for nature
A partnership between the Kaipara District Council and the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society is …
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Two times the champion u by Amy Fifita
Runner Ben Watkins has bet his personal best by winning first place for the second time at the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge recently in Kumeū.
Medical centre raises fees
Dargaville Medical Centre has announced increased fees in line with other providers from $19.50 for …
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Eight year 12 and 13 Ruawai College physical education students attended the competition and competed against other secondary schools, with the incentive of also earning NCEA credits. “I won the race in 2023 with the time of 27.02 minutes, so I had lots of pressure on me to win it again this year, and I ended up succeeding,” said Ben. Contestants had to traverse through mud, over walls and under heavy nets
with Ben winning first place for his 24.08 minutes’ effort. “We had to do continuous training and strength training to go through the obstacles. Each week, I run about 60 to 70 kilometres a week, I love running. “Having grown up on a farm, I am used to getting muddy. My dad was a triathlete, so I used his knowledge to succeed, although I never wanted to do triathlons. My running interest began in year seven
when I bet one of my best friends for the 100-metre sprint and I wanted to do it again.” Ben moved to Ruawai when he was five years old, and now, in year 13, plans to join the Royal New Zealand Navy to become an electrical engineer. “I have been in Ruawai for 13 years and went to Ruawai Primary School, and was raised with four other brothers, one who enjoys doing triathlons.” ¢
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