Today The News introduces the 23 candidates who are running for mayor or a seat on the Waipā District Council. At a time when convincing people to stand – or remain on council – may have never been harder we acknowledge those who have spent $200 and put their hand up. Now it’s your turn to be involved – and to start thinking about who to vote for. Look for more on the forthcoming local body elections every week or online.
Waipā councillors appeared to be closer – if not close – to naming a successor for chief executive Garry Dyet this week. They met at Karāpiro yesterday (Wednesday) after this edition went to press –…
Flagpoles in Te Awamutu have a friend in the Menzshed. Having restored to glory the pole on Anzac Green in the centre of Te Awamutu just over 12 months ago, the blokes have now done…
Te Awamutu’s commemoration of Anzac Day starts tomorrow with Poppy Day. The annual appeal being marked this year on April 19 will see the sale of poppies swell funds for New Zealand’s Returned Servicemen Association…
St John full of colour This month’s Colour Run at Lake Ngā Roto in support of St John proved successful and was loads of fun, says organiser Tracy Chisholm. The April 7 event attracted over…