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![Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times
Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.
![Future of rural Waikato lake under review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Future of rural Waikato lake under review
The reserve attracted 44,689 users to its walking and cycling track last year.
![Melbourne Cup winning jockey joins Cambridge's Walk of Fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Melbourne Cup winning jockey joins Cambridge's Walk of Fame
McDonald won the 2021 Melbourne Cup and the title of World Jockey of the Year.
![Responses galore for transport project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Responses galore for transport project
Amount of feedback is no surprise to Service Delivery Committee.
![Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
!['The roof was blown off': Rosetown Posedown a showcase for town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The roof was blown off': Rosetown Posedown a showcase for town
Local team’s results were a testament to all their hard work and determination.
![Putāruru win Women’s Championship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.
![One person in serious condition after two-vehicle crash involving tractor on SH3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person in serious condition after two-vehicle crash involving tractor on SH3
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
![Bill for new Waikeria Prison climbs as public-private partners wrangle over big Covid claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bill for new Waikeria Prison climbs as public-private partners wrangle over big Covid claim
The new 600-bed prison in Te Awamutu should be finished late this year.
![Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch
The person was rescued by emergency services.
![Te Awamutu organisations highlight volunteers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls
"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."
![Te Awamutu Intermediate ‘shines’ at Waikato round of Showquest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Awamutu Intermediate ‘shines’ at Waikato round of Showquest
Showquest a chance for students to shine at the performing arts.
![Te Awamutu community remembers car crash victims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Awamutu community remembers car crash victims
The Te Awamutu community held a candlelight vigil to remember eight victims of car crashes. Video / Mike Scott