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Building a champion

24 April 2025 The original article has been changed. Timmo’s ITM is still owned and operated by Clayton and Nicky Timmo and not Jack Mathis’ brother. Timmo’s joined ITM in 2004 and after nearly 40…

Kennedy fluoride move greeted

Anti-fluoride campaigners are claiming another victory as the United States administration takes an increasingly negative view of the use of the chemical. The latest move has seen US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy announcing plans to…

Board neutral on water option

The consultation process surrounding the formation of a seven-council controlled water authority has been described as a bitter pill to swallow. Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community board member Sally Whitaker said she felt like Waipā District Council’s…

Creativity on show

Te Awamutu Creative Fibre group members will show off their mastery in town next week. An array of products, many of them made from scratch using centuries-old skills, will be available for purchase, including a…

Tattoos and a tipple

A recent ‘ink and drink’ event at Te Awamutu’s newest retirement community turned out to be a smash hit. The bold group of Arvida Whai Mauri Ora village octogenarians decided to add ‘tattoo application’ to…

Waipā’s own home and leisure show

 #waipahomeandleisure2025 #homeandleisure2025 #cambridgenewsNZ  #teawamutunews #waikatobusinessnews #kingcountrynews See: First Show a success See: Waipa’s own home show

Walsh wants a reset

Shane Walsh believes he has what it takes to represent Te Awamutu ratepayers fairly on the Waipā District Council. The Te Awamutu Business Chamber chief executive, Waipā Community Facilities Trust chair and Destination Te Awamutu…

News in brief

Guiding councillors Waipā District Council members have been told they can guide community boards on items they have an interest in, Lou Brown told Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board last week, but they are not allowed…

Alpha funding stalls

The trust behind Kihikihi’s Alpha Hotel believes it is being thwarted to more funding for extensive restoration on the historic building because of its ownership structure. If the hotel had Waipā District Council’s clout, Alpha…

Into the Light

It was one of those spiritual moments that even hardened atheists would appreciate. As the sun rose on Easter Sunday over St Paul’s in Rangiaowhia, parishioners inside the historic church celebrated Service of the Light….

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