Te Awamutu’s James Beattie wants the way he undertakes his craft to be a cut above. It’s with that goal in mind the third-year Pak ’n Save Te Awamutu apprentice butcher has entered the…
Te Awamutu’s James Beattie wants the way he undertakes his craft to be a cut above. It’s with that goal in mind the third-year Pak ’n Save Te Awamutu apprentice butcher has entered the…
Waipā Anti-fluoride campaigner Kane Titchener is hailing a court ruling in the United States. The San Francisco Federal Court has ordered the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take a second look at a petition…
A lockdown initiative to simply check on customers has resulted in Wilks Penny Motorcycles Te Awamutu leading the pack. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, many essential businesses and their staff nationwide had to find ways…
Seven-week-old William Cameron snuggles into his mum Nicole’s arms. As he drifts off to sleep he reaches a tiny hand out in search of one of her fingers. He finds it, grabs it, squeezes and…
Te Awamutu Community board wants plans to improve the George St carpark area accelerated. The call formed part of the board’s submission to Waipā District Council 2020-21 draft annual plan. Speaking to an extraordinary meeting…
For all the service that led to Hazel Barnes’ Queen’s Service Medal, it is something much more personal that makes her heart swell with pride. Raising three children single-handedly and enjoying their success in life…
Reel talk – Te Awamutu’s Regent Theatre, has a mid-July re-opening slated post Covid-19. “There’s been a lot of interest in when we’ll be back up and running, owner operator Allan Webb told the News….
A Puahue School fundraiser aimed at boosting hall accommodation for its growing roll is back on track after literally coming unstuck at the seams. The well-intentioned fundraiser became a story within a story after around…
Tyrone Hunapo-Clark and Tangiwai Anderson are on the cutting edge. The Te Awamutu couple opened Cutthroat Brothers Barbershop about two weeks ago and have been averaging 75 haircuts a day between the business’ three staff. “It’s…
By Roy Pilott – News Director The return to Level 2 is the biggest sign yet that the long battle with Covid-19 is being won. The battle ahead, though, will be just as difficult…
