Local Opinion

See you later …

This week’s column will be my last for a while as I am taking up a development opportunity in Hamilton for six months. At the time of writing it is unclear who will be taking…

When the ground moves

Last week I discussed our tectonic plates and the Hikurangi Subduction Zone (HSZ). It’s important to understand these processes and not just as a geologist. If you’re a Marvel movie fan, to quote Peter Quill…

Trains, planes and weddings

The marriage between Eleanor, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H de Lacy Peake, of ‘Denbigh’, Hairini, and Brian Malcolm Hague, third son of Mr and Mrs A Hague, of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, was solemnised at St Paul’s Church. The bride wore…

Letters to Editor – 19 September 2024

Food and thought To those who designed the road, cycle and walkway along Whittaker Street in Kihikihi – a big Thank you. Obviously, a lot of thought has gone into how the community lives and…

Living on the edge

One thing I missed living in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA, was the changing landscape in New Zealand. Over there you could drive for ages and the view did not change much at all. Here in Waipā,…

The story of Edward McMinn

Edward McMinn felt so sleepy he was afraid he would fall off his dray on the way home to Harapepe. The 40 year old bachelor had been up late the past two or three nights…

A thought after Turangawaewae

Te marama ahunuku; Te marama ahurangi; Te marama ka takoto i te hau o Tū – Te taueke; te marere kura; te marere pae. Tēnā te whaitua nui, Ka pū te taha wānanga, He āpiti…

Letters to Editor 12 September 2024

Daffodil Day On August 30, the community of Te Awamutu came together in support of Daffodil Day. You may be aware that Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society’s most important fundraiser. The funds we raise…

Mixed week for police

How the last week panned out for Te Awamutu Police Monday A male was arrested at a family harm incident, police recovered a stolen motor vehicle, attended four family harm incidents, a sudden death and…

Rangitoto, outstanding in its field

Many picturesque photos taken in the Auckland area have Rangitoto in the background. Situated within the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF), this cone stands out in several ways. Rangitoto island, or its full name, Ngā Rangi-i-totongia…

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