Passion, practice, perfection (+ pics)

  Passion, practice and giving it their all made for some exceptional performances at the Kapa Haka Hakatere Cultural Festival on Wednesday. The Ashburton Event Centre was filled with colour and sound as a large number of local schools took part in the festival. Kapa means to stand in a row and Haka is a … Continued

White Ribbon Riders roll in to St Jo’s (+ pics)

  A thundering roar rolled in to Ashburton on Friday ready to deliver a powerful message about ending domestic violence. The White Ribbon Riders cruised into town as part of their South Island tour, stopping at a number of schools and events throughout the South Island over a nine-day period. After stopping for lunch at … Continued

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