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Organiser Norma Sturley and her team have created a myriad of activities for whānau to come together and enjoy. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Ohinemutu opens the pā for Waitangi Day celebration

28 Jan, 2020 2:07pm
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It is the first time in a long time Ohinemutu has opened its gates for Waitangi Day.

Bay of Plenty roading police manager Inspector Brent Crowe said the speed limit is not a target. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Caught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data released

25 Jan, 2020 12:28pm
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Top cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Caught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data released

24 Jan, 2020 7:47am
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Top cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.

Tauranga has the world's fifth most unaffordable housing market according to an international study. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga ranked fifth least affordable city in the world

23 Jan, 2020 10:46am
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In one year the seaside city has dropped from eighth to fifth.

Te Whai-Manawa Maki-Tahuriorangi (front) is creating history as the fifth generation of her whānau to become a firefighter. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Murupara teen a fifth generation firefighter

21 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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The dream to join the brigade came true in 2019 when she turned 16.

Owner of Colony honey shop in Mount Maunganui, Kris Jansen, said sales had risen by roughly 25 per cent this season. Photo / George Novak

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Busiest season yet? Bay's tourism sector weighs in

19 Jan, 2020 9:00am
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Some retailers are seeing an increase as high as 30 per cent.

Travel consultants Tegan Hignett (from left) and Jerry Lin are run off their feet at the Redwoods iSite after a 15 per cent increase in visitors over the holiday period. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Busiest season yet? Rotorua tourism sector weighs in

18 Jan, 2020 9:00am
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An increase in visitor numbers over the holiday period is getting tourism leaders excited.

The mural which once graced the wall has now been painted over. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

NEW ZEALAND

Owen Dippie 'disappointed' after Goldie mural painted over

16 Jan, 2020 8:00am
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However, 18 new murals have popped up around the city in the past week.

Sarah McClure has started a petition after seeing numerous complaints about the new Tauranga Girls' College

NEW ZEALAND

School's new 'see-through' blouse sparks petition

15 Jan, 2020 8:11am
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'I can't even imagine the situation if they got caught in the rain.'

The licence has been reinstated for Te Puna Manawa o Whakaue early childhood centre after a suspension in October last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Ministry reinstates Te Puna Manawa o Whakaue licence

13 Jan, 2020 11:29am
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The licence was suspended after two thirds of teachers had cannabis in their system.

Lindsay Tisch has just celebrated his 68th anniversary of summers at the Mount Maunganui campground, while wife Leonie celebrated her Queen's Service Medal. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

NEW ZEALAND

Same patch of lawn for 68 years: Story of the campground

12 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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Leonie and Lindsay Tisch cannot get enough of the Mount Maunganui campground.

Henry Makene cloaked in his mothers korowai, over his running gear. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Summer catch-up: Henry Makene on 'running through grief'

8 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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Henry and his mother, Tilly, were in the Hollie Snell crash, where Tilly lost her life.

Fat Freddy's Drop at Wharepai Domain had unspeakable talent that kept hips moving long through the night. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

ENTERTAINMENT

Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end

6 Jan, 2020 11:57am
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Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.

Investigators were on the scene for most of Sunday where the alleged murder took place. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Two deaths, four days: Tragedy in Waihī Beach

6 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the event on Saturday night.

Streams of people headed straight for the stage as the gates opened. Photo / Andrew Warner

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'Better every year': Inside New Zealand's biggest music festival

3 Jan, 2020 6:08am
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Under smoke-hazy skies and an orange sun, they came in their masses.

Festival-goers at Bay Dreams. Photo / Andrew Warner

ENTERTAINMENT

Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off

2 Jan, 2020 11:32am
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Bay Dreams festival-goers are streaming into Baypark.

Stallone Edmonds Tepania with her daughter Haylah-Nix Tepania, in January 2019. Photo / File

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Fighting fit: A year on from the syndrome which paralysed Stallone

2 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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The Rotorua woman was paralysed from the waist down on November 23 last year.

Police cordon on Seaforth Rd on New Year's Day. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported

1 Jan, 2020 2:41pm
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Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

A stroke while surfing - recipe for disaster but 'It wasn't his time to go'

1 Jan, 2020 2:00pm
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Ian Charlton was after a relaxing surf at the end of the summer, and then...

Lexy, a 14-year-old beloved family pet, was found mauled to death on a Matua family's driveway. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Roaming dogs suspected of Matua cat killings caught

31 Dec, 2019 2:37pm
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Dog DNA will be tested against swabs from bite marks.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New Year Honours: 30 million eels and the Queen pay respect to Bill Kerrison

31 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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"The Tuna Man" has devoted the best part of his life to eel and river conservation.

Thousands of dollars and thousands of food items have gone into making the Tauranga Community Foodbank Christmas Appeal the best yet. Photo / George Novak

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The numbers are in! Best Christmas Appeal yet

26 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Thank you Tauranga! This year's total trumps last year by $10,000.

Cooking up a storm in the kitchen was the Johansson family, Margo (from left), Kate, Bella and Niclas. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Volunteers give up Christmas to serve festive cheer

25 Dec, 2019 5:50pm
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About 200 people tucked into a Christmas feast put on by St Peters Church.

Christmas Cookie Time seller Grace Egan is hoping to earn $10,000 after two months of work which will set her up for another year at university. Photo / George Novak

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Summer jobs: Benefits for both sides of the employee relationship

24 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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Visitor numbers soar but it is the summer jobs that keep things running smoothly.

Pania Barry is gifting it back by donating her time to support the Tauranga Community Foodbank. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Christmas Appeal: From parcel taker to volunteer

24 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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Mum who's turned to Foodbank for help is giving back by volunteering her time.

Christmas shopping has been manic not just here but all around the region. Photo / File

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If you thought Christmas was busy ... wait for Boxing Day

24 Dec, 2019 6:55am
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Rotorua retailers are expecting Boxing Day to be the busiest day of the year.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Foodbank Christmas Appeal: Still time to donate

22 Dec, 2019 2:00pm
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There are still three days to donate to the Christmas Appeal.

Cool Bananas executive coordinator Kyle Keogh said the religious programme is a values-based approach. Photo / Supplied

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Religion instruction: How do Tauranga schools fare?

22 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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This comes as court date set for a case against religious instruction in schools.

Viki Lester was scammed out of $9000 but is surprised with how easy it was to believe them. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Fibre scam leaves Bay woman shattered

21 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Viki Lester wants to warn others as fibre begins to roll out through the Bay.

Holy Trinity Church vicar Dale Williamson (from left) donates $8000 to Nicki Goodwin from the Tauranga Commutnity Foodbank with Tom Bradley. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Christmas Appeal: 'Most successful appeal yet'

20 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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This comes after the Holy Trinity Church donated a large sum on Thursday.

NEW ZEALAND

'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at work

19 Dec, 2019 5:03am
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One turned up with bloodshot eyes.

What once was Texas Chicken is only a faint memory. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Jobs lost as Rotorua food retailers shut up shop

14 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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Another one bites the dust, but why?

The Maori Meeting House in the Park at Clandon. Photo / Supplied

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Hinemihi one step closer to home

6 Dec, 2019 3:02pm
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The meeting house has sat on the other side of the world, in England for 127 years.

Kulim Ave resident John Little was among those to raise red flags about the Kulim Park redevelopment but is now happy with the outcome. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Council adopt the 'minimum' Kulim Park upgrade

4 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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Construction was halted this year by residents who raised red flags about the design.

Eugene Berryman-Kamp launching Ki Te Hoe Waka Paddle Rotorua, a waka experience at the lakefront. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Waka venture benefits iwi and tourists

3 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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The waka venture is said to be the first activation for the Lakefront redevelopment.

NEW ZEALAND

'Disgusting': Iwi leader lashes cruise ship 'pōwhiri'

3 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Stunt involved non-Maori in crude skirts and 'scribbles' on faces.

Humming is one of the reasons behind the hundreds of complaints made across the city this year. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Humming behind Rotorua's noisiest streets

30 Nov, 2019 3:25pm
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Top 10 noisiest streets revealed and their reasons.

Waihi Rd stretches in between the Tauranga CBD and Judea. Photo / File

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Revealed: Tauranga's top 10 noisiest streets

30 Nov, 2019 11:30am
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Thousands of noise complaints have been filed this year.

Kaharoa School held a planting day to reconnect tamariki to Papatūānuku. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

ROTORUA DAILY POST

The secret to planting a good kūmara?

26 Nov, 2019 11:33am
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Kaharoa School held a planting day for their tamariki to reconnect with Papatūānuku.

(From left) Dad Crest, mum Terri, Peyton and sister Anaiya Steyn, 11 with the new trike. Photo / George Novak

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Freedom at her feet: Peyton Steyn gifted special trike

25 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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Make-A-Wish Foundation gifted the trike for the girl who is unable to walk freely.

Todd Muller says he will miss representing Ōmokoroa but says it will continue to be well represented. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Electoral boundary changes: Ōmokoroa ... Bay of Plenty or Coromandel?

23 Nov, 2019 3:20pm
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The Representation Commission is proposing changes to electorates in the Bay of Plenty.

Trust manager Tony Gill said two new roles were always available due to Aunty Bea passing in her term and Sandra Kai Fong not standing again. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Two new candidates for Rotorua Trust

23 Nov, 2019 2:09pm
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The voting closed at midday today.

Summer jobs have benefits for both employer and employee as Ngahuia Macfarlane would know. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Summer jobs benefit both sides of the equation

22 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Visitor numbers are expected to double as the summer peak season begins.

Ngāti Rongomai students (from left) Te Whetu Moeke, Poutiriao Vaka, Hamiora Moeke, Wepiha Webster, and Paniwaka Curtis (absent Tyrone Te Rangi) are putting their school's name on the big stage. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Ngāti Rongomai a breeding ground for success

19 Nov, 2019 10:00am
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The small Te Arawa iwi needs a new trophy cabinet after a rush of accolades.

Leaders Pureora Timutimu-Pihama and Tuterangiawhio Tapiata from Te Whānau o Te Maro Hauhake cleaned up at the recent primary school kapa haka nationals. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Tauranga Moana mana grew award winning haka

17 Nov, 2019 12:00pm
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The haka honoured "Koro" Bobby Rolleston after an emotional moment on Parliament grounds.

The Kmart Wishing Tree is up and running donating Christmas gifts for those in need. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Kmart starts filling Santa sacks for needy

16 Nov, 2019 5:00pm
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Last year the store collected over 1200 gifts and hopes there will be even more this year.

One year on from the two-car crash Hollie Snell has set her sights on a double major degree in order to help others. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

'I can't remember last year': The girl who came back from the dead

16 Nov, 2019 8:48am
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The Te Puke teenager speaks out a year after her terrible crash.

ANCIENT TREE: Another view of the trunk of the poisoned tree that could be 500-800 years old.

NEW ZEALAND

'Like smashing up a graveyard': Ancient pōhutukawa poisoned

14 Nov, 2019 9:17am
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Community asked to be vigilant and report any similar attacks to the council or police.

Graham Hoete, known as Mr G, is opening his first solo exhibition on Saturday. Photo / Gavin Odgen

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Mr G legacy exhibition brings a large-scale visual feast

8 Nov, 2019 8:00am
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"After this exhibition, I can die a happy man."

Alex Malcolm was part of the Catfish Killas team which won an award at the Biosecurity Awards on Monday. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Meet the 9-year-old on a mission to eradicate catfish

6 Nov, 2019 11:51am
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Alex Malcolm has caught more than 500 catfish in half a year.

The three wāhine were admitted to the bar as barristers and solicitors. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Three wāhine lawyers pave the way for whānau

6 Nov, 2019 9:00am
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"I hope people will see us and realise they can make it too."

Jade Kameta has been given the opportunity to showcase Māori systems in China. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Pull of maramataka leads Jade Kameta to China

5 Nov, 2019 11:02am
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"There is no escaping the moon and its tidal pull."

Airbags could be seen inside the car and the bonnet and tires were ruined after a vehicle collided with a tree, killing one. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

NEW ZEALAND

Pyes Pa Rd 'tragedy' raises road toll to 63 - 12 more than last year

5 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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It is understood yesterday's death brought the toll to 63 people killed on Bay roads.

Lynmore Primary School principal Lorraine Taylor called the scheme ridiculous after not being included in the eligible schools. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Why some Rotorua schools are turning down extra funding

4 Nov, 2019 8:00am
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"It's ridiculous ... it has not been thought through by anyone."

Phil Friar of Papamoa School is happy to see the extra money come their way. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Donation scheme not an easy decision for some schools

4 Nov, 2019 8:00am
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The deadline to opt-in to the Government's school donation scheme is about to expire.

Brayden Woods speaks out about the drug that could help him but the cost that is making it near impossible to have. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

The $1000 drug that could help Brayden Wood

2 Nov, 2019 12:00pm
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"To keep it from people who could benefit from it so much, it's wrong."

Regional manager of youth justice Shaun Brown (from left,) Tommy Wilson, Tracey Martin and Mani Ammloy-Sharplin are excited to see the home put to use. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Ōtūmoetai remand home - 'Treat them like human beings because that's what they are'

1 Nov, 2019 9:00am
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Ōtūmoetai - the home of the most unlikely prison.

Brothers Frazer Hazeldine (left), Alexander and Robbie are stoked to join their heroes after their victory. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Bay of Plenty Steamers humbled by young fans

30 Oct, 2019 4:56pm
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The faithful blue and gold supporters celebrated with the champions.

Bay of Plenty Steamers' Clayton McMillan with the prize. Photo / Leah Tebutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES | Sport

Steamers take trophy on tour for fans

29 Oct, 2019 5:44pm
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The faithful blue and gold supporters celebrate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Manda Milne, with her paua inspired piupiu, drives from Dannevirke to learn in Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kaiako teaching's worth four-hour drive from Dannevirke

29 Oct, 2019 11:05am
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The Koha exhibition is showcasing contemporary and traditional artworks.

The Electric Bike Challenge was just one of the 28 activities that are on through out the week. Photo / Troy Baker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Wheel good fun at the Rotorua Bike Festival

29 Oct, 2019 10:05am
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More than 2000 people have wheeled themselves into action this weekend.

The Extreme Beauty ladies were extremely excited to be awarded the top beauty salon in Rotorua. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's favourite beauty spot revealed

25 Oct, 2019 3:30pm
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It was the staff that put this salon above the rest. But who are they?