My AccountLocal Folk – Wilf Wech
Tue, 1 May 2007
In one lifetime, Wilf Wech has seen the area where he spent his childhood change from a remote farming community, accessed by poorly formed dirt...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Bill Hohepa – Fisherman
Thu, 1 Mar 2007
He may be the epitome of a man’s man but get Bill Hohepa talking about how he met his wife Linda and the big man...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Maureen Young
Thu, 1 Feb 2007
At the end of last year, plant enthusiast Maureen Young of Warkworth received an individual award from the NZ Plant Conservation Network, recognising her outstanding...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Dr Raymond Bradley – Philosopher
Wed, 1 Nov 2006
The white sands of Omaha may seem like a strange place for a World Masters Champion skier to retire to, but that’s been the choice...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Heugh Kelly – Environmental Defender
Sun, 1 Oct 2006
The Te Rere Hau Wind Farm, at Manawatu, was officially opened by Prime Minister Helen Clark last month. When completed, it will have 97 turbines...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Reuben Zylstra – Skipper
Fri, 1 Sep 2006
The first impression of Reuben Zylstra is of a young man in a hurry. Although “officially” he finished his schooling at 16, he admits that...
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