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The view from behind the bar 

Last week I wrote about the concept of planning before you party. This week I’d like to continue on that trope. The Sale and Supply of Liquor Act is the law that governs how alcohol…

How tunnel vision paid off

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…

Council building, museum closed immediately

Waipā District Council has evacuated the Te Awamutu Museum and an adjacent staff building following a seismic assessment, it said in a media release today. Chief executive Garry Dyet made the evacuation call today, following…

Ngā Roto gets ‘early warning’ system

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…

New look, but the same name

The Waikato-owned Hamilton Airport has a $15 million terminal upgrade which reflects the colours and culture of the region – but the Hamilton name will remain on it. “It won’t change, for many reasons it…

Regional top job: Tails for head?

A coin toss could decide who chairs Waikato Regional Council this term, continuing what has been a tumultuous 2022 for the council. Lobbying for the position of chair – the third this year – began…

Complaint laid

Journalist Paul Barlow, who kept Waikato candidates entertained during the local body elections, has lodged a Code of Conduct complaint against Te Awamutu Community Board member Kane Titchener over comments he made to him online….

Armistice events will go ahead

Cadets from Te Awamutu and the greater Waikato will join representatives from the New Zealand Navy for the free two day annual Armistice event at Lake Karāpiro next month despite online criticisms the event glorifies…

Holt outlines work ahead 

The newly elected Te Awamutu Community Board must improve its communication with the council and be a better advocate for the community. “It is about working better with council, focusing with on advocacy, and being…

And your representatives are… 

Waipā District Council (Final results in full below) Susan O’Regan Andrew Brown Lou Brown Phillip Coles Roger Gordon Marcus Gower Mike Montgomerie Mike Pettit Takena Stirling Liz Stolwyk Clare St Pierre Bruce Thomas Waikato Regional…

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