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Stolen cars recovered

Looking back on how the week panned out for police in Te Awamutu. Monday – Police recovered two stolen motor vehicles. One had been seen frequently throughout the day. A number of people saw it…

After the eruption…

“You’ve never seen it miss this house, and miss that house, and come after you!” said Dr. Jo Harding, meteorologist in the 1996 movie Twister. This quote kept playing through my head while walking around…

Time to contribute

Why is a community like a cake? Collect the ingredients, mix them carefully, warm ’em up and most of those at the table will enjoy and benefit from the treat of sharing . Most of…

When toys are not toys

In my wrap up of the week today I note an incident at a supermarket. I need to say this: toy guns are not toys. A group of teenagers went to a supermarket with toy…

Chasing voters: no pain, no gain

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…

Inside a disaster zone

Our regular columnist Janine Krippner reports from the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma in Canary Islands. In the past four days I have seen more destruction and loss than across…

A busy week for police

Apologies for my absence over last two weeks, I had Fieldays duties and then took a break. Here’s how last week looked for Te Awamutu police… Monday – Police attended a burglary where a vehicle…

Fluoride and cul-de-sacs

Congratulations to Dale-Maree Morgan on becoming the new Māori Ward councillor for Waipā.  All the very best Dale-Maree.  Our Community Board looks forward to working with you. Possibly the topical item on our agenda this…

The (grass) root of the matter

There have been many sporting highlights for me in a 40-year career as a journalist. Being waterside at the Sydney Olympics when Rob Waddell won his rowing gold medal, Auckland taking the Ranfurly Shield on…

Field work preparation

It’s Saturday night and I am working. Sitting here with my laptop and music playing through headphones while my housemates rightfully relax with a movie, I am preparing for my trip to the Canary Islands…

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