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New Thames
visitor website has
successful launch
The Thames info website is now operating,
offering a handsome photo slideshow at the
top, wiith a different topic for each photo,
and easy access to main tabs below. History,
how to get there, events, where to eat, etc. It
offers a well organised list of businesses and
community services/organisations as well.
The slick and solid website, created by tourist
website developers Visitor Solutions (see
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community planning stretching back to 2013.
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Warm weather and great music were again
on offer for over 2000 at the fifth Taste of
Matarangi event in April. The big news from
event Coordinator, Bronwyn Ririnui is the funds
raised for two excellent local services: $12,000
for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and $4,000
for Kuaotunu Land Search and Rescue.
Excellent treats for the pallet were served
including delicious pastries, Balinese style
dishes, and lip-smacking scallops on a stick.
A cooking demo by locals Andy Corles from
Castle Rock Cafe - ably assisted by his kitchen
slave, wife Shelley - attracted big numbers of
appreciative foodies. There were retail stalls,
the ever-popular helicopter simulator, and a
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the Thames Community Board, was given the
mandate to “bring together past community
input, heritage, inspirational urban design
and realistic business planning to produce a
strategy for the future of Thames.”
bouncy castle and mini jeep rides for the kids.
The charity auction gained great bids, and the
music had everyone up dancing and singing
along to some well-known favourites.
The crowd embraced the festival with such
enthusiasm, proving to the committee they
have the recipe right with that great beach-side
location, the music, kids activities, and the
delicious tasty treats on offer.
“We couldn’t do it without the support of our
volunteers, sponsors, and local businesses.
Thanks to them and the leagues of festival-
goers, we’ve been able to make substantial
donations to these necessary services.”
Mark your calender for April 17 next year!
Taste of
Matarangi
brings in the
bucks for
local rescue
services
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