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Northland s Peter Poharama: Father figure to Kerikeri youth mourned 29 Jan, 2021 05:00 AM 3 minutes to read Kerikeri s Peter Poharama was a father figure to many. Photo / Supplied Peter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocatepeter.degraaf@northernadvocate.co.nznorthernadvocat A humble, inspirational man who dedicated much of his life to helping Kerikeri youth and who became a father figure to many has died aged just 44. Peter Poharama died at Auckland Hospital on January 22 after a medical event, leaving behind a wife and three children and countless young people to whom he gave a sense of purpose and belonging. Poharama and his wife Tiana set up what was originally called There s A Better Way Far North to fill a void in the town, organising sporting and creative events to give youth positive diversions, comradeship, fun and opportunities. ....
Bay news: Auckland comes to Russell to dine, eating out on Christmas Day 23 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM 10 minutes to read Donkey Bay Inn complete with massive double-glazed curved windows, solar underfloor heating and the largest living roof in the Southern Hemisphere, Northern Advocate Auckland comes to Russell to dine The award-winning Auckland restaurant The Grove is sending its chef, armed with a new menu, to Donkey Bay Inn in January, the award-winning boutique hotel in Russell. Head chef Ryan Moore and the team will be creating a unique menu that leans heavily on the bounty of the Bay of Islands according to the website. ....