Te Awamutu College’s new enrolment zone has taken feedback into consideration. The scheme was finalised by the Ministry of Education on August 25, after its draft was amended to take into account feedback presented, including…
Waipā iwi and the Anglican Church are about to make history for the second time in a week. The Church will transfer the land deed for 61 Rangiaowhia Road to Ngāti Apakura and Ngāti Hinetū…
Te Awamutu businesses are starting to bounce back from Covid, but ongoing price hikes and supply issues remain a concern. “There were real challenges when we were locked down, but as soon as we opened…
Te Awamutu Special Olympian Matthew Smith has been chosen to represent New Zealand in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. Matthew has Russell-Silver syndrome, a genetic growth disorder, and is one of 40…
Shane Walsh is the new chief executive of the Te Awamutu Business Chamber. The 64-year-old recently moved back to Te Awamutu after being away from his hometown for 40 years. He joined the Te Awamutu…
It was supposed to be a farmers’ protest, but they were not the only ones who showed up last week. Conspiracy theorists, Voices for Freedom members and tractor salespeople outnumbered rural participants in the Cambridge…
Rowing legend Clive Steenson will be remembered at Lake Karāpiro when the Te Awamutu Rowing Club’s annual regatta is held on Saturday. “Without his tenacity and enthusiasm, I don’t think we would be here today,”…
Special Olympics Te Awamutu hosted their final Special Olympics swim meet of the season on Sunday ahead of the national championships. Eleven clubs and 110 athletes from the greater Waikato region competed at the Te…
The damage caused by an early October frost, which decimated orchards throughout the Waikato, could have been prevented, says an exporter. Blueberries New Zealand (BBNZ) estimate between 1500 and 1800 tonnes of blueberries were lost…
The chances of another algae bloom occurring at Lake Ngā Roto this summer are high, but new sensors will help council staff to respond quicker. “There is not a lot of actions that can be…
