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Plimmerton speaker turns embarrassing moment into award-winning speech
Spinnaker Toastmasters member Ash Vincent placed third in a district speech contest after turning an embarrassing moment from his first club speech into an award-winning performance.
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Broadcaster Danny Watson, who grew up in Tītahi Bay, dies aged 73
Former broadcaster and television presenter Danny Watson, who grew up in Tītahi Bay and once worked behind the bar at the Porirua Tavern, has died aged 73. Watson died peacefully on Thursday 15 October after a short illness, surrounded by whānau. His career took him from children’s television favourites Spot On and What Now? to…
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Jo Dow wins Onepoto Ward by-election
Jo Dow has won Porirua’s Onepoto General Ward by-election, according to progress results released by Porirua City Council on Friday afternoon. Dow received 2,306 votes, finishing ahead of Caroline Mareko, who received 1,598 votes. Jess Te Huia was third with 838 votes, followed by Zac Painting with 645 and Siobhan Samuel with 319. The council…