A “pretty special occasion” was marked at the Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre last week. And, when staff, about 40 guests and guest speaker Alexi Simmons celebrated the centre’s 20th anniversary, its two newest life…
A “pretty special occasion” was marked at the Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre last week. And, when staff, about 40 guests and guest speaker Alexi Simmons celebrated the centre’s 20th anniversary, its two newest life…
Just a few weeks ago, Colin Pinkerton shared a sentiment with his son Nigel… one that showed his lifetime of commitment to all he wanted to achieve. While walking near Pirongia, Nigel asked if his…
St John’s Anglican Parish in Te Awamutu has confirmed an “awfully difficult” decision. The News revealed last month that historic stained-glass windows at both of Waikato’s only category one historic buildings – part of the…
Sitting in one of his favourite spots at home in Te Awamutu, Chris Gibbes makes a rather candid statement. “I’ve always kept active, so it’s been a bit of a challenge. I could definitely feel…
Waipā’s elected members have been advised to make changes to the district’s alcohol policy to help reduce alcohol-related harm in the district. Councils with a Local Alcohol Policy must review it every six years alongside…
Downer has been awarded Waipā District Council’s $30 million contract to maintain the district’s roads for the next three years. There was an onsite blessing of the contract and the crew before the tenure began….
Newly-elected Waipā Māori ward councillor Dale-Maree Morgan has been appointed to a number of external organisations, committees, groups and council advisory groups. In addition to being on the Maungatautari Reserve committee, Morgan will represent the…
Emery Cooper has been a regular at McKenzie Centre in Hamilton for nearly a year and her progress has given parents Kathleen and Stefan hope for their daughter’s future. Born in October 2020, Emery is…
Te Awamutu’s 2023 Daffodil Day total is $5114. As The News went to print, Daffodil Day co-ordinator Kathy Keighley said final totals were still being collated. But she was “immensely grateful” for everyone who’d helped…
Just seven of 30 politicians who responded to a Good Local Media poll said they were comfortable with a three-year term for councils. Twenty thought going to four years was a better option, three were…
