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  • It’s a great 6-page Advertiser this week!
    Our lead story is about the Tairua Troubadours’ show which will be in April/May now, due to the unavailability of the Hall at their regular show time. Inside, there’s a piece about the Mercury Bay Art Escape, the open studios event that is on this weekend and the next, a report about the Pepe Bridge replacement session that was held last week, the Constables' report from Tim and Dylan, and a look at Pestfree Tairua’s new campaign. A Short & Sweet column with 3 interesting snippets tops off the issue.
    There’s quite a few events advertised in this issue - check out the ads for them. And, as always, if you’re looking for a Service Provider, check the first several pages to find someone who can help.
    Posted: Monday 2 March 2026
  • Our lead story this week is “New Pepe Bridge update and timeframe”. The public session this Thursday at the Hall will be interesting and informative. Inside, there are a number of ads. about up-coming events that may interest you, including, among others, TCDC’s weed spraying notification on page 4.
    Posted: Monday 23 February 2026
  • Our lead is about Tairua Car Club’s Show that’s coming up on Saturday 28 Feb. Entry is by gold coin donation and proceeds will benefit Tairua St John and Tairua-Pauanui Land Search and Rescue. See the ad. on page 4.
    Also on page 4, you’ll see the ad. about the next Pepe Bridge replacement information day that will no doubt be well attended.
    Posted: Monday 16 February 2026
  • We lead with a piece entitled “Tairua recovery moves” - things are happening already to remedy the results of the recent storm. Inside, a Short & Sweet column reminds of a couple of previous news items, and introduces 2 new ones.
    Posted: Monday 9 February 2026
  • We lead with an update on Tairua’s Pepe Bridge build, and include the date and time of a public info day that Waka Kotahi will be holding soon. Inside, there’s a piece from John Hindmarsh, Chair of Tairua Pauanui Promotions Inc, about the New Year’s Eve fireworks. To round off the issue, a Short & Sweet column has 5 snippets of interest.
    Posted: Monday 2 February 2026