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Te Awamutu’s COVID-19 vaccination centre set to open

From building projects to building immunity, the former Bunnings site in Te Awamutu is about to take on a new life as a COVID-19 vaccination centre. The building, now owned by Waipā District Council, will…

Counselling a success story – help needed 

A free counselling service rolled out in Te Awamutu schools is clocking up a series of wins – and it’s hoped to continue extending the programme with community backing. The service may be free, but…

Push needed for community-focused complex

Progress on building a $3.3 million regional community complex in Te Awamutu has reached a critical stage, with much said to be hinging on the success of upcoming discussions with key players. Those behind the…

Opinion: Minding our language 

By Peter Carr  From time to time most people reflect on what is around them and how their surroundings affect their daily lives. Surroundings may include one’s home, village, weather, personal relationships and often matters…

Three Te Awamutu finalists in national art awards

Three entries from The Art House in Te Awamutu have made the finals of the IHC New Zealand Art Awards. Pauline Beuno, Peter Crawford and Sarah Griffin all participate in Enrich+’s Supported Activities art programme…

New president looks to next generation 

A better connection between RSA and its community is the goal for Te Awamutu’s new club president. Pete Watson has taken over the role of president from new life-member and district councillor Lou Brown and…

Steam train project losing puff 

Six months after work was finished last year to save a 105-year-old steam engine, it still sits in a warehouse as frustration grows around finding it a new home. It took 15 years and $250,000…

Counselling breakthrough in TA schools

Community groups have partnered to deliver free counselling in Te Awamutu schools. The move is in response to a growing number of children struggling with emotions, behavioural challenges, and family trauma, senior leader of Zion,…

Florence celebrates radio racing

The return of racing to the airways this month as part of a new sports radio network leaves Cambridge’s Florence Shearman feeling vindicated in her efforts to bring racing back to the fans. Radio Sport…

Going with the water flow 

Blair Voorend takes readers through Waipā new water treatment plant.  With water a big issue talked about around the country, in Waipā the Water Treatment Plant on Parallel Road is close to completion. But many…

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