Things are looking up

Te Awamutu is already looking brighter thanks to the fantastic work of the new Keep Te Awamutu Beautiful Group, who have been painting over unsightly graffiti in a number of prominent locations. We are extremely…

We would like to start this month’s column with an acknowledgement of the hardship our communities have faced because of the recent storm. We have been impressed with the resilience and the can-do attitude of…

Last Tuesday’s meeting was a relatively short one, with only two extra items on our agenda outside of the usual: the setting of our meeting dates and the North Waipa/South Hamilton Spatial Plan. We also…

Local elections are integral to get the right people elected to represent our communities and get the outcomes we want. It was wonderful to see the number of voters increase this year, indicating more interest….

Following on from last month’s column, your Community Board got together to go over our strategic plan, assess how we are doing and to finalise our priorities through to the end of our term. As…

The board will be getting together in the next week to discuss our final goals for the next seven months as we head towards elections. We will be having a close look at our current…

Te Awamutu may be getting a change in the length of time you can park in the main street.  Retailers, Business Chamber, Grey Power and some residents have made the Community Board aware that longer…

Currently, we have the opportunity to provide feedback to the council by completing submissions on the Representation Review, which closes at 5pm on September 5 and the Local Alcohol Policy and bylaws, closing at 5pm…

As elected members of the Te Awamutu and Kihikihi Community Board, we bear the responsibility of making decisions that shape our town’s future. Our role involves weighing various factors, from safety to affordability, and considering…

The Local Alcohol Policy submissions closes at 5pm tomorrow (Friday). This is an important submission to participate in if you care about our businesses and the well-being of our community. As of January 2023, Te…