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Destination unknown

Te Awamutu i-Site may have to close its doors unless it can find more than $155,000 to fund its operation – and the future of its home may also be in doubt. Both the Cambridge…

14.8 percent rate increase proposed

High inflation, soaring interest rates and increased compliance costs are the main drivers behind Waipā District Council needing to collect $13.8 million more in rates revenue in the next financial year. But the budget is…

News ….. in brief

Heavy demand Waipā District Council’s Service Delivery committee has been presented with a 127-signature petition calling for heavy vehicles to be excluded from using Te Awamutu’s main street. The petition was presented to the committee…

Pirongia toasts 150 years

When they talk about whanau at Pirongia School, they really mean it. The school, which marked its 150th anniversary this year, is one of the oldest in the district.  Topping all the delights of its…

i-Site futures debated

6 March 2024 – Update An earlier version of this article included a photo captioned Bea Schiller. The photo was not of her and we apologise for the error. 7am Update Waipā District Council has…

A glass act

Holding a priceless piece of history in his gloved hands, he is quick to recognise the significance of his work. “It certainly is a unique job. I really enjoy the variety, but at the same…

Painting the town red

Kihikihi Residents and Ratepayers group members spread festive cheer in the form of pōhutukawa decorations along Lyon St on Friday. The News was there as group president Peter Fraser, secretary treasurer Ruary Laidlaw and his…

Setback for market plan

A feasibility study on converting the former Holmes Garage site in Te Awamutu into a community market says the $650,000 it would cost “appears prohibitive”. There would be no real return from the market to…

Audit report pleases council

Audit New Zealand billed Waipā District Council $233,469 to conduct its annual audit and provide a management report to the Audit and Risk committee. The committee this week received the report, which has three new…

Volunteers reign at parade

Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade took home two accolades – best overall float and best service club and community group float – at Sunday’s Rotary Christmas Parade. While it rained on the Cambridge parade which…

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