There is no doubt that social media has become an integral part of life, especially for young people. These platforms certainly offer opportunities to connect, to build communities and to share news. However, over the…
There is no doubt that social media has become an integral part of life, especially for young people. These platforms certainly offer opportunities to connect, to build communities and to share news. However, over the…
Hastie honoured International cricket umpire and Te Awamutu local, John Hastie, was inducted into the town’s prestigious Walk of Fame this week at a celebration reflecting his impressive accomplishments. The ceremony unveiling Mr Hastie’s personalised…
Secondary school enviro leaders from across the Waikato, King Country and Thames Valley will attend Waikato Regional Council’s annual climate summit at Te Awamutu College’s O-Tāwhao Marae next month. Tauhara College, Te Awamutu College and…
More punters visited Fieldays last year and spent more money on products and services, according to the University of Waikato economic impact report. The four-day National Agricultural Fieldays attracted 106,000 people through the gates at…
Waikato Regional Council (WRC) recently approved a submission on the government’s proposed new wastewater environmental performance standards that are intended to be rolled out across New Zealand. Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for…
Kakepuku Mountain Conservation Project spent 18 volunteer hours putting right a Waipā District Council drainage project. Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt said half a dozen members put things right after the council ignored…
Hautapu winger Waisake Salabiau helped his side to a 33-17 victory against University in Waikato club rugby on Saturday. The Highlanders pre-season squad member crossed for two tries in the premier clash at the university…
In late 2020—amidst a world full of distractions—you might have missed the eruption of La Soufrière, a volcano on the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean. This wasn’t an unknown…
Waikato and King Country residents are making the most significant local government decision in a generation, and in most cases, they only have days, rather than weeks to decide. Senior writers Chris Gardner and Mary…
Te Awamutu’s only transfer station will close in August after the operators were unable to get a lease extension. Te Awamutu’s only transfer station will close in August after the operators were unable to get…
