Treasuring Tom Roa

Two children were in toilet cubicles at a new preschool where Māori was being taught. One called to the other ko mutu koe? (have you finished?). The response came “ae, ko mutu koe” (yes). To…

A watermain upgrade for Te Awamutu is scheduled to be completed in March. But it’s gone through some sticky moments in Racecourse Road this month as daytime temperatures rocketed. “This happens when bitumen softens and…

The weather was ideal, the town was jam-packed and the parade was colourful and noisy. Te Awamutu Girl Guiding was named overall winner and was also people’s choice. Other results – Commercial-businesses, Waipa Networks 1,…

Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave has issued a warning to motorists ahead of the festive season about driver fatigue. Scania Rangi Te Whare of Te Kūiti died from injuries suffered in a crash at Ngāhinapōuri in November…

Waipā based restoration projects have been granted the two highest single awards in the latest Waikato River Authority funding round. New Zealand Landcare Trust gets $1.17 million for its work on Taiea to Taiao –…

Three years ago, The News’ post local body election coverage highlighted the fact Waipā, Waikato and Matamata Piako districts, Hamilton city and the Waikato Regional Council all had women leaders. This week none have those…

Mayors have greeted changes to how earthquake prone buildings are regulated – a move which will breathe new life into dozens of buildings in Waipā and King Country. Across the country more than half of…

The New Zealand Media Council is investigating Good Local Media’s handling of a Waikato Chamber of Commerce meet the candidates gathering where the business group invited four Hamilton mayoral candidates to speak at the request…

The end is nigh. The future of Māori wards around the country goes to the vote in October, and I’ll be shocked if they do not get the thumbs down. A decade ago New Plymouth…

Here we go again – encouraging voters to take an interest in the running of their districts. The candidates will be known tomorrow afternoon and after voting forms are posted from September 9, voting will…