The US dollar has been the world’s reserve currency since the end of World War II – a period of 80 years. That means it is the only type of international financial system politicians and…
The US dollar has been the world’s reserve currency since the end of World War II – a period of 80 years. That means it is the only type of international financial system politicians and…
When George Mackinder, 74, of Kihikihi got out of bed and left the house at 3am on November 12, 1912, he was heard by his son, Ernest. Shortly afterwards Ernest heard a peculiar noise and…
This week in The New York Times is an article titled “Volcanic Eruption in Deep Ocean Ridge Is Witnessed by Scientists for the First Time.” Isn’t that amazing — that we can be witnessing one…
I very much enjoyed graduation at the University of Waikato on April 8 where Te Haumihiata Mason was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate. This is the most prestigious honour a university can offer to a…
Several young Te Awamutu dancers competing at the Te Kūiti Winter Show national dancing competitions met with considerable success. Elaine North had a series of triumphs, including first for Highland dance and tap dance under 11 years;…
If you want an example of how sensational headlines can be about geology, the East African Rift is a prime example. A few years ago, photos of a large crack made the rounds, making it…
The last week has been an extremely busy week for Te Awamutu Police and the results could not have been achieved without support from Waikato Police based resources. First off a highway patrol unit clocked…
Kihikihi Cycleway Earlier this year, I requested information regarding the Te Ara Rimu Kihikihi Pathway project. Of interest was the consultation with the community. The committee report dated August 29, 2023, highlighted that of the…
This morning, I was one of a group waiting outside St Patrick’s Catholic church ready to begin our annual Walk of Witness, an annual event when the congregations of St Patrick’s and St John’s, walk…
As we are well aware, volcanoes erupt molten rock and volcanic gases released as magma rises from deep within the Earth. But what about mud volcanoes? Like their magmatic cousins, mud volcanoes can also be…
