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1 month ago |
sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger
Friendship and a shared connection to farm life have formed the foundation of an active lifestyle for a trio of seasoned gym-goers at a Katikati fitness centre. Katifit is a second home to Nev Morrissey, Alan McCaughan and Ross Watson – all aged 88 – who are regular visitors to the long-established gym on Sheffield St.Seniors make up many of their gym-goers, said Katifit owner Jenna McCready. Nev Morrissey, left, Alan McCaughan and Ross Watson. “Around 50 of our members are over the age of 70.
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1 month ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger
Gym veterans show off their gains, Nev Morrissey, left, Alan McCaughan, Jenna McCready and Ross Watson. On The Up digital bannerFriendship and a shared connection to farm life have formed the foundation of an active lifestyle for a trio of seasoned gym-goers at a Katikati fitness centre.
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1 month ago |
sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger
Posted: 11:20am Mon 05 May, 2025 | By Rebecca Mauger 'Incredible' turnout at Waihī Beach sports day Te Ariki Berryman and Byron Vaetoe. Photo / Mike Hill Brighton Reserve in Waihī Beach was abuzz with basketball fans of all ages recently, for the second annual Parafed BOP Basketball and Sport whānau fun day.
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1 month ago |
sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger
Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services has wrapped up a successful patrol season, with calm surf conditions and thankfully, no tragic incidents. Director of lifeguarding Lucy Scown said the 2024–2025 season saw no tragic occurrences and fewer surf rescues thanks to proactive safety measures. “Zero rescues is always the goal.”The club recorded 889 preventative actions and more than 53,700 safety interventions, including public education, beach signage and on-the-ground advice.
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1 month ago |
sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger
The Echo Walking Festival has concluded its most successful season to date, marking huge turnouts and an expansion in both size and scope. This includes not just in the number of walks but in reach, said Echo Walking Festival chairwoman Vicki Lambert.
Journalists covering the same region
Chris Steel
Editor, Katikati Advertiser at New Zealand Herald
Chris Steel primarily covers news in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand including surrounding areas.
Stuart Whitaker
Editor at Te Puke Times
Stuart Whitaker primarily covers news in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand, including areas around Tauranga and Rotorua.
Megan Wilson
Journalist at New Zealand Media and Entertainment
Megan Wilson primarily covers news in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand, including areas around Tauranga and Rotorua.
Kristin MacFarlane
Reporter at New Zealand Herald
Kristin MacFarlane primarily covers news in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand, including areas around Tauranga and Whakatāne.

Matthew Theunissen
Producer at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)
Matthew Theunissen primarily covers news in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand, including areas around Tauranga and Rotorua.
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