Te Awamutu Intermediate School’s own “cross between Hotel Transylvania and Dumb and Dumber, with a sprinkling of Bugsy Malone” has received excellent reviews. Bats: The Musical wrapped up last Thursday after its three-day showing, and…
Te Awamutu Intermediate School’s own “cross between Hotel Transylvania and Dumb and Dumber, with a sprinkling of Bugsy Malone” has received excellent reviews. Bats: The Musical wrapped up last Thursday after its three-day showing, and…
Annette Whittle had no idea what to expect when she walked up the drive to the Te Awamutu Menzshed last Thursday. Earlier in June, she had dropped off a battered, rusty old trike to see…
Tears flowed as Dale-Maree Morgan’s whānau handed her over to Waipā District Council following a pōwhiri welcoming the new Māori ward councillor on Friday. Both Morgan and mayor Susan O’Regan were visibly emotional as the…
The almost indecent haste Waipā District councillors decided to continue with First Past the Post for the next two local body elections, given the woeful 39.65 per cent turnout at last year’s election, came as…
Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt wants to weed out the reason behind the state of some areas of the CBD. In her chairperson’s report to the board at last week’s June meeting, Holt…
Practically speaking, a mandarin tree may have been planted at Central Kids Hazelmere Kindergarten on Tuesday – but seeds of something much bigger are being sown. For the last five years, staff have been helping the…
Robbie Morriss’ favourite colour was red. When he was a builder, his work van and all his tools were red, he loved red jelly, red roses and even owned a red diary. “So,” his daughter…
Noldy Rust was presented with a community service award at last month’s annual changeover at Te Awamutu Rotary Club. The retired farmer’s contribution to the dairy industry was recognised along with his extensive community involvement…
Te Awamutu’s SPCA OpShop volunteers have been named outstanding opshop team at the 2023 SPCA Purina National Volunteer Awards. The Te Awamutu store has been open since last February – and volunteer numbers have doubled…
There’s more to come from Morticia, and Gomez has confirmed he’s just getting going. In the wake of Te Awamutu College’s well received production of The Addams Family – School Edition, two of its cast…
