Safety message on the water

Water safety agencies are calling on people to take care on the Waikato River this summer, particularly around dams and lakes in the Waipā and South Waikato districts. Water Safety New Zealand statistics showed 287…

Pay your way In this last year I have been very disappointed to see so many vehicles with expired road registration – some months expired and some by years. A recent one outside the information…

Parking plans I have now read several articles on parking recently that all put up an argument from different perspectives. Previously, I served at Heart of Gisborne for six years, including three as City Manager,…

A health warning has been issued today by National Public Health Service, advising people to avoid recreational water activity at Lake Ngā Roto, due to a significant rise in the cyanobacteria (blue green algae) concentration….

Bowlers have raised $1100 for Te Awamutu’s Riding for the Disabled organisation. Kihikihi Bowling Club’s latest tournament was a departure from the norm, in that all proceeds from the day were donated. Representatives from the…

Consultant fees Recent reports indicate the Waipa District Council has over 100 staff who are on $100,000 or more and that 10 council employees are earning between $180,000 to $339,999. This remuneration reflects what the…

Waipā will share a touch of movie magic when costumes from the recent New Zealand film Ka Whawhai Tonu go on show at the Te Awamutu Museum from tomorrow. It’s the first time costumes from…

Teams from across the country converged on Te Awamutu on Tuesday for the start of Annual Connection 2024 – an event showcasing highly specialised electricity supply skills. Te Kūiti based The Lines Company went into…

Since it opened 40 years ago, McKenzie Centre has been dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and help children achieve short and long-term success. Over the decades, thousands of children from throughout Waikato and the…

Traci Houpapa won the Māori governance leader award at the Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards in Auckland last night. Houpapa, who grew up on a King Country sheep and beef farm, is Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato,…