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![Te Awamutu organisations highlight volunteers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Te Awamutu organisations highlight volunteers
Volunteer Week: local groups thank those who give their time to others.
![Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
![Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community
Te Awamutu firefighter enjoys getting hands-on and helping others.
![Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites
With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.
![Demand for foodbank parcels puts pressure on volunteer pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Demand for foodbank parcels puts pressure on volunteer pool
High demand for foodbank parcels leaves organisation stretched for manpower.
![Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
![Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.
![Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
![Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls
"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."
![Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
![Waikato community legends gain royal attention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
![KSM recipient says honour is for his colleagues, students and family](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
KSM recipient says honour is for his colleagues, students and family
Ian Campbell says he feels honoured to join the ranks of leaders he admires.
![Te Awamutu weightlifters break records in Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Te Awamutu weightlifters break records in Australia
All finished on the podium with a first-place category win in Melbourne.
![Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
![Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours
Coaches’ Player of the Year was lock Tupou Vaa’i who has been immense for the squad.
![Waikato polo ace to make New Zealand debut in England](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato polo ace to make New Zealand debut in England
New Zealand will challenge England for the historic Golden Jubilee trophy.
!['Five souls taken far too soon': Candlelight vigil planned for NZ's deadliest crash in two years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Five souls taken far too soon': Candlelight vigil planned for NZ's deadliest crash in two years
The crash happened on Tuesday evening and claimed five lives.
![Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
![Obituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Obituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'
Former Waipa councillor a man of humility and action.
![Te Awamutu Museum and council staff to return home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Te Awamutu Museum and council staff to return home
Approval given to strengthen council vacated buildings.
![Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention
The programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.