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Loyal to the soil

Megan Balks has been awarded the New Zealand Antarctic Medal for her services to Antarctic soil science in the 2024 New Years Honours list. “It is really lovely, I don’t necessarily feel like I deserve…

News in your hands

Good Local Media has launched two new applications (Apps) today giving readers and advertisers the perfect companion to its three printed products. The announcement comes as the latest annual online readership figures for the publisher’s…

News in brief ….

More than 4000 scouts participated in the 23rd Aotearoa New Zealand Scout Jamboree at Mystery Creek with some Waipā moteliers reporting the full signs were up as parents and caregivers took the opportunity to holiday…

Antarctic soil scientist honoured

Puketōtara soil scientist Megan Balks has been awarded the New Zealand Antarctic Medal for her services to Antarctic soil science. She is one of three from The News’ circulation area. See: The News columnist honoured…

Kihikihi hit by burglars

Police are seeking information about three burglaries in Kihikihi over the Christmas period while CommSafe are telling residents to keep an eye out on the neighbourhood following reports about suspicious people and vehicles. In the…

News …. in brief

Electric bus changes Passengers using the Cambridge and Te Awamutu/Kihikihi bus services to Hamilton may notice a few changes in the New Year as the first stage to bring electric buses and increased services to…

Supergran Shirlee

2023 Person of the Year Shirlee Bennett loves seeing Kaipaki flourish. “If something needs doing, I do it. If something needs fixing, I fix it.” It’s the perfect summary – she’s passionate about family, and…

Bad luck comes in three

Stop Press – 3pm 21 December Extension granted An extension of up to one month will be added to Waipā District Council’s Long Term Plan programme after official notification from the Government Three Waters legislation…

Men against the pests

It’s a trap – about 170 of them. And Te Awamutu Menzshed members are now about halfway through completing what’s thought to be one of the group’s biggest contracted projects this calendar year. Menzshed members…

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