Paewira Energy-from-Waste project director Adam Fletcher says he is not surprised or concerned by a computer model showing the enormous extent of the proposed Te Awamutu plant’s plume. Lobby group Don’t Burn Waipā released what…
Paewira Energy-from-Waste project director Adam Fletcher says he is not surprised or concerned by a computer model showing the enormous extent of the proposed Te Awamutu plant’s plume. Lobby group Don’t Burn Waipā released what…
The church leader who helped drive a $10 million affordable housing project is the Te Awamutu News person of the year for 2024, and speaks to senior writer Chris Gardner. Zion People church pastor Phil…
Te Awamutu’s only known fatality in the Vietnam War, Lance Corporal Cecil Richard Fisk, was honoured last week at the unveiling of his name on the Roll of Honour board at Te Awamutu RSA. It…
Sports off The Sports Field Lease Model project has been taken out of Waipā District Council’s 10-year Long Term Plan. A total of $5.159 million was to be spent on the council taking control of…
It’s the Christmas present no Waipā ratepayer wanted – a 15.5 per cent rate increase from July next year – but all bar one councillor thinks they did enough to keep it at that. Waipā…
Security cameras have captured footage of a thief stripping copper from the roof of St John’s Anglican Church in Te Awamutu. Parish priest Julie Guest said staff sleeping in the church after a series of…
Te Awamutu waste to energy board of inquiry member Nicholas Manukau is the Environmental Protection Authority’s “local expert”. Waipa District Council councillor Lou Brown asked strategy group manager Kirsty Downey which of the three board members who…
Ōtorohanga rail enthusiast Bill Millar is “gutted” that track maintenance will cut the Northen Explorer service to town over the festive season. The Northern Explorer, a tourist train with a viewing car, normally visits Ōtorohanga…
A networking group for Waikato women was launched last week in Hamilton with several Waipā residents signing up. More than 120 women attended the Waikato Waahine Collective launch at Weave in Innovation Park where North…
Dairy Lane, Waipiko Dve, Willow Rd, and Rose Ave have been approved as street names and Manawanui as the reserve for the Waipiko Landing development in Te Awamutu. Resource consent for the development was granted…
