DairyNZ board chair Tracy Brown says the organisation got it wrong when it asked farmers to chose one of two levy rises. Asking farmers whether they wished to maintain current science and research, at between…
DairyNZ board chair Tracy Brown says the organisation got it wrong when it asked farmers to chose one of two levy rises. Asking farmers whether they wished to maintain current science and research, at between…
Zac van Dorsten, 27, manages Tony and Louise Collingwood’s 455-cow 165ha farm at Scown Road, Ōtorohanga and is the daiy manager of the year. Van Dorsten, who is from Te Awamutu and attended Hamilton Boys’…
Last week, councillor Mich’eal Downard, chair Pamela Storey and I were guests at Maungatautari, watching the annual kiwi translocation. Up until now I’ve been a bit dubious about the Maungatautari pest-free project. However, over time…
Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board member Jill Taylor is ramping up efforts to improve conditions in New Zealand rest homes. For the past two years, Taylor has directed her concerns to local rest homes, government agencies…
Scenarios are an invaluable tool for helping prepare for major events. Facing a potential disaster requires scientists, government officials, business owners, families, utility companies, and first responders (and more) to plan together. This provides a…
Rotomate sheep and beef farmer Mat Sherriff says pond levels have dropped about one metre on his farm. When you can see the mountains it’s going to rain, when you can’t see the mountains, it’s…
La Grippe was at work throughout New Zealand in 1897, particularly towards the end of the year. This former name for influenza was derived from the French grippe, from gripper, meaning to grasp or hook,…
Police took the unusual step of naming 35-year-old Teina Repia as a person of interest as they tackled Ōtorohanga’s crime wave this week. The announcement came soon after Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter said it was…
After 62 years, 10 of those at The Regent Theatre Te Awamutu, movie projectionist Des Savage is taking a backseat. Savage has been there for the change from film reels to digital movies. Film used…
When we were children, we were taught to say ‘thank you’ for everything, from a birthday present from our grandparents to a slice of luncheon sausage from the butcher. I drilled good manners into our…
