They say variety is the spice of life – and a community-minded charity event about to hit the stage in Te Awamutu looks set to prove it. The Te Awamutu Variety Show, organised by the…
They say variety is the spice of life – and a community-minded charity event about to hit the stage in Te Awamutu looks set to prove it. The Te Awamutu Variety Show, organised by the…
Organisers hope a day aimed at boosting awareness of the regional Te Kuiti Connector bus service will encourage more commuters to catch it. The service, launched in February, travels between Te Kuiti and Hamilton stopping…
A new Code of Conduct to keep tabs on elected members’ behaviour has been adopted by Waipā District Council. The biggest change from the previous one adopted in November 2020 is an independent process to…
A contract to provide onsite management at Lake Karāpiro has been delayed four months because the timeframes are too tight. Waipā District Council, which owns the venue, had hoped to have a new contract in…
Rosetown Choristers members are fine tuning preparations for the group’s latest performance, before taking to the stage. Profits from the fundraising concert – Around The World in 80 Minutes – will be given to the…
A public meeting called by parents of Te Awamutu College students is not designed to point the finger at anyone, organisers say. Instead, those behind it hope the gathering – planned for next Wednesday evening…
Public housing Crown agency Kainga Ora will buy 1.4ha of land in Te Awamutu to develop affordable housing for people aged 55 years and over. The land at 1262 Cambridge Road, part of a 3.7ha…
Debate over the concept plan for Te Awamutu’s Memorial Park approved two years ago this month continues. Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt told staff last week there was dispute over what was ‘war…
Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is welcoming National’s new housing growth plans with open arms, saying it’ll absolutely provide better outcomes for Waipā. National’s new policy provides more options for councils such as giving more flexibility…
Four candidates are in the running for the Waipā Māori ward councillor seat which opens for voting from this week (Thursday 1 June). The candidates – Bill Harris, Barney Manaia, Dale Maree Morgan and Gaylene…
