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Local Folk – Wilf Wech

16:04 Tue, 01 May

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 Folk – Bill Hohepa – Fisherman

16:04 Thu, 01 Mar

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 Folk – Maureen Young

15:03 Thu, 01 Feb

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 Folk – Dr Raymond Bradley – Philosopher

15:03 Wed, 01 Nov

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 Folk – Heugh Kelly – Environmental Defender

15:03 Sun, 01 Oct

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 Folk – Reuben Zylstra – Skipper

15:03 Fri, 01 Sep

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…