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![Te Awamutu commemorates Anzac Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Te Awamutu commemorates Anzac Day
Locals can adopt a cross in memory of their loved ones who passed away after war.
![First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
![Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says
Tane Aruka Te Aho has been selected for this year's Tuia Leadership Programme.
![Big-hitting golfer Chris Charlton sets eyes on long drive world championships](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Big-hitting golfer Chris Charlton sets eyes on long drive world championships
Hamilton golfer leads Australian Long Drive Championship Order of Merit.
![Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend
Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.
![Pirongia Mountain Bike carpark upgraded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pirongia Mountain Bike carpark upgraded
Improvements to allow for all vehicle access, with less risk of getting stuck in mud.
![Te Waitere Classic 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Te Waitere Classic 2024
Multiple farm and forestry owners share amazing landscapes with riders during the classic.
![Pests beware: Pirongia on the warpath](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pests beware: Pirongia on the warpath
Community involvement key to Predator Free Pirongia success
![Te Awamutu Night Market back to warm cooler nights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Te Awamutu Night Market back to warm cooler nights
Monthly event brought to you by the organisers of Hamilton’s Gourmet in the Gardens.
![Historic Waikato bar has liquor licence declined](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Historic Waikato bar has liquor licence declined
The operator, Night Pearl Ltd, has already surrendered its off licence.
![Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
![Pirongia cell site chosen but residents say they were 'blindsided' by location](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pirongia cell site chosen but residents say they were 'blindsided' by location
Connexa announces new cell tower site for Pirongia but not all residents are happy.
![Mayor to mentor young Māori leader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mayor to mentor young Māori leader
Susan O'Regan spent a successful year mentoring Te Awamutu’s Maude Rewha.
![Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
Eight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.
![Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays
Te Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.
![Reflecting on an All Blacks career that almost was](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Reflecting on an All Blacks career that almost was
Although Quarrie retired from rugby at 28, he had many great experiences.
![Native species make stunning comeback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Native species make stunning comeback
Twenty years ago Mt Pirongia was no place to be a native bird.