A full line up of floats, following a Christmas Movie theme, entertained the crowds lining Alexandra Street in Te Awamutu on Saturday.
Santa on parade
Santa returned for his regular early December gig in Te Awamutu on Saturday morning – and he even remembered The News photographer – who snapped this pre-parade shot – from last year’s parade.A huge crowd turned out to see the Te Awamutu Christmas parade on Saturday which included a number of Grinches – and Santa’s elves. It was part of a busy run for the big man, who was in Ōtorohanga the night before – and had a visit to Cambridge to look forward to.
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See: Parade a scorching success
Clark mourned
George Clark, daughter Jenefer, and great grandchildren
The father of former Prime Minister Helen Clark has died aged 103. George Clark’s 100th birthday featured in The News when family gathered at his home in Waihi Beach. George Clark was raised in Te Pahu and went ton to be a key member of Federated Farmers and serve on the Te Pahu school committee.
See: 100 up for George
Water warning
Water. Photo: pexels.com
Waipā and Waikato district councils and Hamilton City Council have issued water usage warnings ahead of the festive season break. A joint statement said seasonal forecasts indicate that La Niña conditions are in place across the region which usually means more humid conditions. Waipā district Water Services manager Karl Pavlovich said “it’s the little actions such as turning off the tap while brushing your
teeth or watering gardens only once or twice a week that will help us share this precious resource so there is enough for everyone”.
Murder charges
A fatal attack on a motorcyclist in Auckland has resulted in three arrests as police investigate a gang related incident. After one man appeared in court on a murder charge, Detective Inspector Scott Beard said two other men were taken into custody near Te Awamutu “without incident”. One was charged with murder.
Hall celebration
More than 100 people attended the Kairangi Hall Summer Festival on Sunday. The event at the hall, southeast of Roto-o-Rangi, also celebrated the hall’s 90th anniversary. The “birthday” cake was cut by Alison Hutchins, whose grandparents purchased a farm in the Kairangi area in 1927.
Myers deputy
Andrew Myers
Maungatautari subdivision member Andrew Myers has been elected deputy chair of Cambridge Community Board.
Myers will serve alongside chair Charlotte FitzPatrick.
