Debbie Griffiths

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Dave Guy-Taylor on his Tanners Point Rd property, Flame Lily Orchard. Photo / Debbie GriffithsIt’s with a certain quiet satisfaction that Dave Guy-Taylor shares feedback from a customer who described products from Flame Lily Orchard as “the best I’ve ever tasted”. “They’re spray-free and people just love that,” he said. “They’re hand-picked at exactly the right time, they’re graded and packed by us and go straight into the chiller.

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Brittany Jenkins in action. Photo / SuppliedBrittany Jenkins, 18, was named Northern Districts Young Female Player of the Year. Jenkins was the top wicket-taker for Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets. She aims to join the Northern Brave and eventually play for the national team. A talented 18-year-old Te Puke cricketer has been named Northern Districts Young Female Player of the Year.

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Terry Hobart with long-time truckie Trent Holmes at Taylor Bros Matamata. Holmes drives a truck similar to the chip liners that Hobart drove. Photo / Debbie HobartNZME has launched On The Up – a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. In this story, Debbie Griffiths of Coast & Country News catches up with truckie Terry Hobart, who looks back on 30 years behind the wheel.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Debbie Griffiths

St Mary’s Oportunity Shop worker Karen Graham, manager Lana Pearson and fellow staff member Mercedes Aracil Rizo are fed up with people dumping rubbish at their Mount Maunganui facility. Photo / Brydie ThompsonThe manager of St Mary’s Opportunity Shop in Mount Maunganui admits she’s been reduced to tears over the rubbish dumped there. “I love what I do and the people I work with, but to spend the first hour of my day removing what’s obviously just trash is so frustrating,” Lana Pearson said.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Debbie Griffiths

Paige Sutton with her 1972 Mini Morris. Photo / Debbie GriffithsA 1972 Morris Mini, named Smurfette, was restored by three generations of Tauranga Mini enthusiasts during lockdown. Paige Sutton, her father Greg, and grandfather Murray worked together to bring the car back to life. The Mini, now with an 1100cc engine, is used by Paige for weekend drives and events. Her name is Smurfette and she always attracts nostalgic smiles and compliments.