Palmer St fire victim counts her blessings
Debbie Barber with a picture of her children and grandchildren – one of the few items she managed to rescue from her burned-out home.
Warkworth resident Debbie Barber “thanks her lucky stars” that the fire that engulfed her home earlier this month did not happen when she was alone there at night.
The Palmer Street house suffered major fire damage to the lounge and kitchen and the roof partially collapsed during the blaze, which occurred late in the afternoon on May 3. The rest of the house suffered extensive smoke damage.
Debbie was at work when the fire broke out and was phoned by a neighbour who said that she should come home – though the neighbour did not say what the problem was.
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Anzac Day services
After two years of official ANZAC services being disrupted due to the Christchurch mosque attacks and Covid-19, the region’s service and parade organisers are looking forward to a return to normal this year. Matakana School got the ball rolling on April 9, when students gathered at the village war memorial to lay a wreath and pay their tributes to those who served. For a full guide to local services, see below.
After two years of cancellations due to the Christchurch mosque attacks and Covid-19, official Anzac Day parades and services are set to be back in full swing this year. Stand at Dawn will be happening again this year and is expected to be broadcast on TV and radio for people who cannot attend services.
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