Tears flowed as Dale-Maree Morgan’s whānau handed her over to Waipā District Council following a pōwhiri welcoming the new Māori ward councillor on Friday. Both Morgan and mayor Susan O’Regan were visibly emotional as the…
Tears flowed as Dale-Maree Morgan’s whānau handed her over to Waipā District Council following a pōwhiri welcoming the new Māori ward councillor on Friday. Both Morgan and mayor Susan O’Regan were visibly emotional as the…
The almost indecent haste Waipā District councillors decided to continue with First Past the Post for the next two local body elections, given the woeful 39.65 per cent turnout at last year’s election, came as…
Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt wants to weed out the reason behind the state of some areas of the CBD. In her chairperson’s report to the board at last week’s June meeting, Holt…
Practically speaking, a mandarin tree may have been planted at Central Kids Hazelmere Kindergarten on Tuesday – but seeds of something much bigger are being sown. For the last five years, staff have been helping the…
Robbie Morriss’ favourite colour was red. When he was a builder, his work van and all his tools were red, he loved red jelly, red roses and even owned a red diary. “So,” his daughter…
Noldy Rust was presented with a community service award at last month’s annual changeover at Te Awamutu Rotary Club. The retired farmer’s contribution to the dairy industry was recognised along with his extensive community involvement…
Te Awamutu’s SPCA OpShop volunteers have been named outstanding opshop team at the 2023 SPCA Purina National Volunteer Awards. The Te Awamutu store has been open since last February – and volunteer numbers have doubled…
There’s more to come from Morticia, and Gomez has confirmed he’s just getting going. In the wake of Te Awamutu College’s well received production of The Addams Family – School Edition, two of its cast…
Zion Church officially moved into a new multipurpose facility on Monday. Senior leader Phil Strong wants to see the Churchill St premises, known as the Zion Hub, established as a gift to Te Awamutu in…
A “dedicated gentleman who lived and breathed the fire service” in both Te Awamutu and Pirongia for more than 50 years is to be honoured today. A celebration of the life of Robert (Robbie) Morriss…
