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College students take to the stage
Students from both Tauhara and Taupō-nui-a-Tia College will present pieces at the September midday concert.
A legacy of learning
Longtime Tauhara College staff member Jan Habib has been remembered as not just a teacher but an educator in the broadest sense – and someone who played a role in the founding years of both local colleges.
Triumph over adversity
Michael Brennan is dealing with a fair bit of adversity in his life at the moment but he continues to share his time to help others.
Sister act does well in local one act play festival
Student directed and acted play ‘I Know This For Sure’ has won through from the first round of Theatre New Zealand’s annual TheatreFest competition and will now compete at a regional competition.
Local music scene in good hands
Young Taupō musicians are celebrating after winning both the band and solo categories at the Rotorua Regional Smokefreerockquest final.
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