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150 Years of Local News in Akaroa | Auckland News
For 150 years, The Akaroa Mail has thrived as New Zealand’s longest-running free local paper, still printing 10,000 copies every two weeks — a rare feat in an age of digital decline. Under editor Michael de Hamel’s 41-year stewardship, the paper has stayed fiercely local, uncovering quirky gems like a WWII German glider hidden in a basement. From Ethel Jacobson’s half-century run — taking over from her father and chronicling hotel guests and town gossip — the paper’s legacy is one of relentless community focus and enduring relevance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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