Hināia Waretini-Huata is a four-year-old with, say those who know her at Ōtorohanga’s Iti a Rata Kōhanga Reo, the spirit of her people. She was on stage as part of the opening performance during the…
Hināia Waretini-Huata is a four-year-old with, say those who know her at Ōtorohanga’s Iti a Rata Kōhanga Reo, the spirit of her people. She was on stage as part of the opening performance during the…
It was a day for proud whanau – but none would have been prouder than Rangimarie Waitai to see their stars of kapa haka. Thirty minutes before the start of Waipā’s schools kapa haka festival…
Pirongia Fire Chief Roan Gouws was thrilled when he was told to make room in the station garage. It was so he could park a Mitsubishi Triton utility donated by Waipā Networks to improve the…
Review decision made Waipā District Council has decided not to proceed with its proposed representation review but have considered changes to the community board representation model. The council received 109 submissions on the review –…
Chris Gardner talks to Peter Nation who announced last week he would be standing down as chief executive of Fieldays. Outgoing National Agricultural Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation has some sage words for his successor….
Matt Hicks has two newborn babies – Thomas who he left at home with wife Sarah and big sister Madeline, 2½, – and the movie Home Kills, which premiered in Waipā last week. The screenings…
A Waipā nursery is donating thousands of trees to rural schools across the North Island. Restore Native owner Adam Thompson says it’s an important social and environmental initiative specifically targeted at rural schools. His company…
Te Awamutu fire chief Ian Campbell received his Kings Service Medal from Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington last week. He was among Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff…
I don’t think we have to look too far to recognise that the focus our world has on new and better products has a damaging effect not just on the environment, but on our mental,…
Two clubs with long links to the Te Awamutu community have had their leases to reserve land extended. The council’s Finance and Corporate committee was to extend the leases for Te Awamutu Netball Centre and…
