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Whare Clarke reading at the Rotorua Museum Matariki Whānau Day in June 2016. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Matariki Whānau Day to bring families together

20 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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Families can come together and enjoy a fun day out celebrating Matariki this weekend.

People get creative in a previous 'Learn To Write Good' workshop. Photo/Supplied

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Rotorua writers to learn more about the craft at workshop

20 Jul, 2018 4:13am
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Rotorua writers can come together and learn more at an upcoming creative writing workshop.

Alana Thomson, 6, shows her decorated Matariki kite. Photo/Shauni James

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Matariki kite crafts a creative outlet for children

20 Jul, 2018 3:18am
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Children have been getting their creative juices flowing by making Matariki kites.

People can admire model layouts at the open days. Photo/Supplied

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Model railways galore at Rotorua club's open days

20 Jul, 2018 2:30am
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Families can check out a range of model railway layouts this weekend.

A range of cats will be looking their best for the Rotorua Cat Show this weekend. Photo/Supplied

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Furry felines will look their best for Rotorua Cat Show

20 Jul, 2018 1:00am
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A range of cats will be brought together for the Rotorua Cat Show this weekend.

Rotorua's Promise Royal is holding a fundraiser for Variety as part of her Miss Universe contestant journey. Photo/Stephen Parker

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Promise Royal dedicating money to charity

19 Jul, 2018 5:10pm
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Rotorua's Promise Royal is holding a fundraiser for Variety - the Children's Charity.

Tamati Coffey speaking at the Matariki Māngai: Living Book session. Photo/Shauni James

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Tamati Coffey an open book at library event

13 Jul, 2018 2:00pm
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Tamati Coffey was an open book, with the community asking questions about his life.

Matariki kites will be featured at the Te Iwa o Matariki Whānau Day. Photo/Supplied

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Matariki Whānau Day a free day of activities and celebration

13 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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Families can come together and celebrate Matariki with a range of fun, free activities.

Gwyneth Bang (left) and Ethel Cadwallader are happy to have been a part of 'Give a Kid a Blanket'. Photo/Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Helping each other get through the chill

13 Jul, 2018 7:19am
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The Rotorua community has been lending each other helping hands this winter.

The Wacky Warm Ups group creating items together at the Rotorua Library. Photo/Shauni James

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Wacky Warm Ups on a roll with its donations

13 Jul, 2018 3:30am
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Rotorua's Wacky Warm Ups feel amazed at how they have escalated and donated many items.

A previous Rotorua Home and Lifestyle Show. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something of interest for everyone at Rotorua Home Show

13 Jul, 2018 2:00am
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There is plenty on offer for those who make their way to this year's Rotorua Home Show.

Children get creative at the Rotorua Library. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua children have many fun options these school holidays

13 Jul, 2018 1:59am
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The Rotorua Library has a number of activities available these school holidays.

Ruby Campbell, 11, (left) and Grace Coveney, 11, check out the artwork in the UV room at The Arts Village. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Families explore Rotorua in a trail of colour and arts

12 Jul, 2018 5:49pm
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Families trail their way around town and check out arts and colour for Colour the Night.

Rotorua Museum events and engagement co-ordinator Tori Williams with a couple of Matariki kites outside Rotorua Museum. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Matariki provides plenty to do in holidays

7 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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There is plenty to do with the children these school holidays, including Matariki events.

Hamills Rotorua manager and shareholder Brad Hill in store. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

People to be spoilt for choice at Rotorua Home Show

7 Jul, 2018 3:01am
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The Rotorua Home Show has plenty on offer with a wide range of exhibitors.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dreamgirls to be a rollercoaster of emotions

6 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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The Rotorua Musical Theatre's Dreamgirls hits the stage this evening.

Ken Raureti from Ngāti Whakaue opens the exhibition. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Vibrant Matariki group exhibition on show

6 Jul, 2018 4:20am
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An exhibition celebrating Matariki and New Zealand's indigenous culture is on show.

(L - r) Scion's Doug Grant, Rotorua Lakes Council's Monica Quirke, Scion's Andrea Stocchero, and Kai Rotorua committee members Jasmin Jackson, Ian McBride and Te Rangikaheke Kiripatea. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

Thoughts wanted from Rotorua community on Food Hub

6 Jul, 2018 4:01am
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The community has the chance to share their thoughts on Rotorua having a Food Hub.

Wendy Drummond of Sparkles Dog Grooming with one of her dog grooms. Photo/Supplied

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Dog groomer to take on world competition

6 Jul, 2018 3:00am
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Rotorua dog groomer Wendy Drummond is set to take part in a world competition.

Steve Holmes performs with Amjazz dancers. Photo/Supplied

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Glitzy Rotorua event raises money for Cure Kids

6 Jul, 2018 2:00am
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The Cure Kids Ball at Rotorua's Novotel has raised $56,000 for the cause.

Children enjoy a Taiko drumming performance. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to experience Japanese star celebration

6 Jul, 2018 1:56am
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The Rotorua community is invited to celebrate the Tanabata Japanese Star Celebration.

Rhapsody Rotorua students warm up before their performance at St Mary's Catholic School. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rhapsody Rotorua students hone their skills

6 Jul, 2018 1:30am
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Students from New Zealand and Australia have been honing their music skills.

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Sports mad teen's new shot at life after brain bleed

2 Jul, 2018 8:14am
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Jadon Probert's wish came true when he had a photography session in Rotorua with his hero.

Locals get behind the Smear Your Mea campaign at the To Talei with Love fundraising concert, with Lauren James (front) holding a photo of Talei Morrison. Photo/Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Talei Morrison's legacy lives on through campaign fundraiser

2 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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The Rotorua community enjoyed music while raising money for Smear Your Mea.

Last year's Harcourts Dancing with the Stars was packed. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Celebrity judges announced for glitzy Rotorua fundraiser

30 Jun, 2018 9:30am
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The celebrity judges have been confirmed for this year's Harcourts Dancing with the Stars.

The <i>Dreamgirls</i> cast with director Bobby Mihi Howard (back centre). Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Soulful theatre show set for Rotorua with Dreamgirls

30 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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The Rotorua Musical Theatre's Dreamgirls show opens next weekend.

Nicholson Auto's managing director Dean Nicholson (left) and Rotorua Trails Trust trails manager Damian Clarke with the new car. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Brand new wheels gifted Rotorua Trails Trust

29 Jun, 2018 5:10pm
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Nicholson Nissan Rotorua gifted a new car to the Rotorua Trails Trust.

(From left) Volunteers Raewyn Herbert, Corinne Coppe, runner Sarah Martelli, and volunteers Karen Fisher, Julie Sewell and Frances Bates-Crisp. Photo/Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua woman running to raise money for cancer charity

29 Jun, 2018 2:36pm
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Rotorua is being encouraged to donate money to a cancer charity fundraiser.

Rotorua's Terry Wadsworth with his 1975 HJ Tabletop. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Car lovers set for treasures and trip down memory lane

29 Jun, 2018 2:00pm
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Car lovers will be able to take a trip down memory lane at an upcoming event.

Rotorua SPCA's Nadine Brown with a couple of kittens. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua SPCA inundated with animals

29 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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The Rotorua SPCA is always on the look out for helping hands from the community.

Rotorua's Trev Hawkins is baking bikkies to help raise money for PHOTO/SHAUNI JAMES

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua encouraged to get baking for guide dogs

29 Jun, 2018 4:48am
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Rotorua is being encouraged to get baking and help raise money for guide dogs.

(From left) Waitsu Wu from Taiwan, Jason Adam, 13 months, and April Lee from Korea, Lily Joy from the Philippines and Vicky Wi from Korea in traditional costumes. Photo/Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua set to learn about and celebrate Asian cultures

29 Jun, 2018 3:30am
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The Rotorua community can learning about Asian cultures and mix-and-mingle.

Talented young musicians performing. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rhapsody Rotorua to have city alive with music

29 Jun, 2018 3:25am
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Many young and talented musicians will learn and perform at Rhapsody Rotorua.

Musicans play a tribute as Minarepa (Mina) Mitai-Ngatai's body was carried from Taheke Marae. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Final song for adored Mina Mitai-Ngatai

24 Jun, 2018 4:53pm
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Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Rotorua's Minarapa (Mina) Mitai-Ngatai.

Julie Voss (left), Annalise Drabble, 11, and Jayden Drabble, 8, all dressed up at Dunk for Harold. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Brave and crazy 70 Dunk for Harold

24 Jun, 2018 3:42pm
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Locals braved the chill at Dunk for Harold to raise money for the Life Education Trust.

Steve Holmes will be speaking at the festival with Bobby Howard about the YouthHub. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Innovation and inspiration at upcoming tech festival

23 Jun, 2018 10:00am
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Rotorua's newest tech festival is set to help digital businesses launch and grow.

Harold the Giraffe with the spinning wheel at last year's event. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua community to brave the cold for Harold the Giraffe

23 Jun, 2018 3:24am
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Rotorua people will take a cold plunge this weekend for the Rotorua Life Education Trust.

S2708 The Romance of Hinemoa, 1927. Maata Hurihanganui as Hinemoa and Mat Hona as Tutanekai. Photo/Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Special screening of historical film footage popular

23 Jun, 2018 2:30am
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The community can see a special screening of local historical film footage.

Rotorua Trails Trust chairman Grant Utteridge (left) and trail manager Damian Clarke on bikes at the Redwoods. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Trails Trust finalist in national awards

22 Jun, 2018 12:15pm
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The Rotorua Trails Trust is being in the 2018 Bike to the Future Awards.

Rotorua people can join in at parkour sessions. Photo/Supplied

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People can bring out inner child with parkour sessions

22 Jun, 2018 3:05am
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Locals can bring out their inner child while building strength through parkour training.

Westbrook School's Dean Close and Anya Mitchell donned their brave beads for the occasion. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Crazy and colourful hair adorned for Wig Wednesday

20 Jun, 2018 11:28am
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Schools got crazy and colourful with wigs to raise money for Child Cancer Foundation.

Rotorua Arts Village community engagement co-ordinator Cian Elyse White (left) and Rotorua Library youth and early learning lead Kylie Holmes with some blackout poetry. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to light up with Colour the Night trail

19 Jun, 2018 8:00am
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All Colour the Night activities are free, and organisers are hoping for a big turnout.

St Chads client Carl Smith check out all the work. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Plumbers and electricians hold working bee for St Chads

15 Jun, 2018 5:45am
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Electricians and plumbers are busy bees as they do a range of work at St Chads.

Ohana Kindergarten's (from left) Nathan Teepa, 1, Mary Courtney, Rhythmleigh Paku, 1, Lucy Gampuka-Macpherson, 1, Isla Gray, 3, Lexis Te Aonui-Hudson, 4, and Arnav Chandra, 4. Photo/Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Food drive to help Rotorua people in need this winter

15 Jun, 2018 4:54am
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A food drive run by MCA and partners aims to help those needing extra support this winter.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

U3A hosts talk by speaker no stranger to controversy

15 Jun, 2018 3:55am
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Rotorua U3A's next community forum will include guest speaker Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Award-winning comedian Rhian Wood-Hill performs in Rotorua this weekend. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Award-winning comedian to visit Rotorua

15 Jun, 2018 2:54am
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Award-winning comedian Rhian Wood-Hill visits Rotorua with his new show this weekend.

It is all go on Wednesday night as the dancers practice their fancy footwork. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's Harcourts Dancing with the Stars halfway there

15 Jun, 2018 1:36am
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There are now six weeks left to go before dancers take to the stage for Rotorua Hospice.

Zach Naran, 6, (left) and Ollie Naran enjoy looking at everything the museum has to offer. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community unites to mark Tarawera eruption

10 Jun, 2018 4:36pm
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Families and the community commemorated the Tarawera eruption.

Maureen Canham (left) and bride-to-be Alleysha Fielding check out the expo. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Expo has everything needed for brides and grooms

10 Jun, 2018 2:38pm
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Brides and grooms-to-be were in wedding heaven at an expo this weekend.

Mike Gibbons, (left), Margaret Shearer, and Wendy Goad from the Buried Village. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Buried Village Open Day marks eruption and raises funds

8 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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People can learn about a significant local event while raising money for a local charity.

Locals taking part in last year's Tweed on Bikes. Photo/file

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community encouraged to dress in tweed and jump on bikes

8 Jun, 2018 3:24am
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Locals can dress smart in tweed while enjoying an easy bike ride around the city.

Rotorua Library staff and mural artists stand proudly with the new art work. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Vibrant mural helps captivate children with local stories

8 Jun, 2018 2:45am
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Art and story-telling come together with a new mural at the Rotorua Library.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Film reflection on destructive Mount Tarawera eruption

8 Jun, 2018 1:35am
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Locals can reflect through film on the destructive Mount Tarawera eruption in 1886.

(From left) Rotorua MP Todd McClay, Rotorua Salvation Army officer Ralph Overbye, and Countdown Fenton St store manager John Burns with trolleys full of supplies. Photo/Stephen Parker

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Mad dash bags groceries for Rotorua Salvation Army

2 Jun, 2018 9:06am
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A 90-second grocery grab was held to help support the Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank.

Jan Hastie stands with some of the many artworks created by young artists living with Autism Spectrum and intellectual disabilities. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Autistic artists display work in exhibition

2 Jun, 2018 8:47am
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A new exhibition at the Arts Village will celebrate creativity and neurodiversity.

John Paul College students Anna Douglas, 16, (left), Fisher Wang, 17, and Frances James, 17, are participating in Shave for a Cure. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Students set to lose their locks for fundraiser

1 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Three John Paul College students are shaving their heads to raise money for blood cancers.

This Way North is coming to Rotorua. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Lifestyle

This Way North brings harmony-rich vocals to Rotorua

1 Jun, 2018 4:39am
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Rotorua can enjoy harmony-rich vocals when This Way North hits town on their latest tour.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology students performing in the gondola. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Great music and stunning views come together

1 Jun, 2018 3:30am
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Gondola Gigs videos were released during May, showcasing great music and stunning views.

The Rotorua Boys' High School Year 13 building students at Bunnings Warehouse Rotorua with their certificates. Photo/Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Boys' High Students build chicken coops for rural community

1 Jun, 2018 3:25am
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Chicken coops built by high school students are appreciated in the rural community.

Families line the bank as rubber ducks race their way downstream. PHOTO/BEN FRASER

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Quacking good time had raising money for rescue chopper

27 May, 2018 5:57pm
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Rubber ducks raced each other to raise money for the BayTrust Rescue Helicopter.

From left, apprentices Matt Hatchard and Jacob Cook with Bryson Smith, 6, centre, and Haylee Coles, 6, bottom left and Joe Tyrell, 7, in the new playhouse. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Trainees build castle for kids, to delight of Sunset Primary

26 May, 2018 9:43am
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A castle playhouse made by apprentice builders had children in awe at Sunset Primary.

Westpac's Lena Staunton, left, and Ian Baker with hundreds of ducks ready to race. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rubber ducks ready to hit start line for good cause

26 May, 2018 8:00am
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The annual rubber duck race for BayTrust Rescue Helicopter is nearly here.