Scott Meiklejohn reckons it’s pretty neat being Fieldays closest neighbour. The back fence of Tīeke Golf Estate, where Meiklejohn is general manager, borders the Mystery Creek site of Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event. So, he and…
Scott Meiklejohn reckons it’s pretty neat being Fieldays closest neighbour. The back fence of Tīeke Golf Estate, where Meiklejohn is general manager, borders the Mystery Creek site of Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event. So, he and…
Barbara Tane’s father, who worked until he was 82, used to say, “… don’t expect something for nothing, you’ve got to earn your bread and butter…” Words Barbara later stated had a profound impact on…
The show programme says Isabelle Cook hopes to continue to be involved in “theatre locally”. And that’s great news for Te Awamutu. The versatile Year-13 student was nothing short of brilliant when the curtain opened…
A lifetime spent seeking to empower Aotearoa’s next generation through mentoring has seen Te Awamutu-born Ann Dunphy recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. A former Te Awamutu College Dux, Ann was made a…
Feedback from businesses on the proposed quarry just outside Cambridge’s eastern boundary has prompted the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce to open its one-minute survey to residents so the chamber can get a clearer community view…
Parking on berms in Waipā will be prohibited under an updated bylaw presented to the council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee this week. The practice has become commonplace throughout the district and gone unchecked. The…
A quarter of the 360 respondents to a Waikato business sentiment survey, which showed a material drop in confidence across the region, came from Waipā. Roads, health and housing were the clear infrastructure priorities, Waikato…
Some Waipā and Waikato district residents have reacted angrily to news they will be paying $20 to visit the enclosed and themed areas of Hamilton Gardens from next month. Hamilton City Council made the decision…
Twice a week, it’s lights, camera, action for Paterangi farm manager Andrew Macky – and thousands seeking a glimpse of New Zealand farm life are there watching him. Last Friday – as he would normally…
Waipā gamblers put $10.71 million into pokie machines in the 12 months ended March 31 this year. But if history is anything to go by, only about 10 per cent of that money will return…
