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Comet celebrating 65 years

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The Comet Swimming Club turns 65 this year and continues to provide all aspects of water confidence, water safety and swimming services to the Tairāwhiti community.

It was established in 1958 by Beth Meade.

The club’s mission statement read — “Make a splash and swim the length”.

General manager Rochelle Somerton says that aim supports their strategic goals.

“We want our Comet whāna...


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